curado
/koo-RAH-doh/
healed
A bird that is healed and ready to fly again.
curado(adjective)
healed
?recovering from an illness or injury
,cured
?no longer sick
recovered
?general health recovery
📝 In Action
Después de una semana en cama, por fin me siento curado.
A2After a week in bed, I finally feel healed.
El médico dice que el paciente ya está totalmente curado.
B1The doctor says the patient is already totally cured.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar' for Health
When talking about being healed, always use the verb 'estar' because being cured is a state or a result of a change.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ending changes
Mistake: "La niña está curado."
Correction: La niña está curada.
Traditional cured meat preserved for eating.
curado(adjective)
cured
?meat preserved with salt or smoke
,aged
?cheese that has been left to mature
seasoned
?wood or leather that has been treated
📝 In Action
Prefiero el queso curado porque tiene más sabor.
B1I prefer aged cheese because it has more flavor.
El jamón curado es una especialidad de España.
A2Cured ham is a specialty of Spain.
⭐ Usage Tips
Food Tip
In a Spanish supermarket, 'curado' on a cheese label means it's been aged for several months and will be firm and strong-tasting.
A glass of flavored pulque, a traditional drink.
📝 In Action
Pedimos un curado de fresa en la pulquería.
C1We ordered a strawberry flavored pulque at the pulquería.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: curado
Question 1 of 2
Which of these would you most likely describe as 'curado'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'curado' and 'sano'?
'Sano' means you are generally healthy. 'Curado' specifically means you were sick or hurt but you are better now.
Does 'curado' always mean 'cured' in English?
Mostly, yes! It works for 'cured' from a disease and 'cured' for food like bacon or ham.