remedio
/reh-MEH-dyoh/
medicine
Remedio means medicine, like the dose found in this bottle.
remedio(noun)
medicine
?medication or drug
,cure
?something that solves a health problem
treatment
?medical procedure or remedy
📝 In Action
El doctor me dio un remedio muy fuerte para la gripe.
A2The doctor gave me a very strong medicine for the flu.
Dicen que el ajo es un remedio natural excelente para el resfriado.
B1They say that garlic is an excellent natural remedy for a cold.
¿Conoces algún remedio casero para las quemaduras?
B1Do you know any home remedies for burns?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Even though it ends in '-o', 'remedio' is a masculine noun, so you use 'el remedio' or 'un remedio'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Remedio vs. Medicina
Mistake: "Usando 'remedio' para referirse a la ciencia médica."
Correction: 'Remedio' is usually a specific substance or action (like a pill or a treatment). If you mean the general field of study, use 'medicina' (medicine/the field).
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Cures
When talking about traditional or natural treatments (herbs, teas, etc.), 'remedio' is the perfect word to use: 'remedios naturales'.
When remedio means solution, it refers to finding a way to fix or resolve an issue.
remedio(noun)
solution
?for a problem
,fix
?something that resolves a situation
redress
?compensation or correction
📝 In Action
La junta directiva no encuentra un remedio para la crisis económica.
B2The board of directors cannot find a solution for the economic crisis.
Pusimos remedio a la situación cancelando el evento.
B2We put a stop to the situation (or fixed the situation) by canceling the event.
No hay remedio para la estupidez, solo para la ignorancia.
C1There is no solution for stupidity, only for ignorance.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Poner'
The phrase 'poner remedio' is very common and means 'to fix' or 'to take action to resolve' a bad situation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Solution vs. Remedy
While 'solución' is more common for math or logic problems, 'remedio' often implies fixing a bad or difficult circumstance.
Used primarily in negation (no hay remedio), remedio can mean choice or alternative.
remedio(noun)
choice
?used in negation, meaning 'no choice'
,option
?used in negation, meaning 'no other option'
it can't be helped
?idiomatic translation
📝 In Action
No hay más remedio que esperar aquí hasta que abra el banco.
B2There is no choice but to wait here until the bank opens.
Si el autobús no viene, no hay remedio, tendremos que caminar.
B2If the bus doesn't come, there's no way around it, we'll have to walk.
Su comportamiento es tan malo que ya no tiene remedio.
C1His behavior is so bad that he is beyond fixing (or hopeless).
💡 Grammar Points
Structure with 'Que'
When you use 'No hay más remedio' to talk about an action, you usually follow it with 'que' and the base form of the verb: 'No hay más remedio QUE ir'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Resignation
This phrase is perfect for when you are resigning yourself to a difficult or unwanted situation because you genuinely have no other options.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: remedio
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'remedio' in the sense of 'solution to a problem,' not 'medicine'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'remedio' and 'medicina'?
'Remedio' is usually a specific cure or treatment, often simple or traditional (like a home remedy). 'Medicina' can refer to the field of medical science, or to manufactured drugs (like prescription medicine). They are often interchangeable when talking about pills, but 'remedio' is much broader.
Can I use 'remedio' to talk about fixing a broken object?
Not usually. 'Remedio' is better for fixing abstract problems (financial, social, health). For fixing a broken physical object (a car or a toy), you should use words like 'reparación' or 'arreglo'.