terapia
/teh-RAH-pyah/
therapy
Terapia often refers to formal medical or psychological treatment sessions.
terapia(noun)
therapy
?medical or psychological treatment
treatment
?general medical intervention
📝 In Action
Mi hermana va a terapia una vez a la semana.
A2My sister goes to therapy once a week.
El doctor recomendó terapia física después de la operación.
B1The doctor recommended physical therapy after the operation.
La terapia ocupacional ayuda a las personas a recuperar habilidades diarias.
B2Occupational therapy helps people recover daily skills.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Remember that 'terapia' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la mejor terapia', 'una terapia larga').
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'terapia'
To say you are receiving therapy, you usually use the verb 'ir a' (to go to) or 'tomar' (to take/receive): 'Estoy tomando terapia'.
Terapia can also describe any activity that provides relief, comfort, or serves as self-care.
terapia(noun)
therapy
?activity that provides relief or comfort
relief
?stress relief
,solace
?comfort
📝 In Action
Para mí, el jardín es una terapia contra el estrés.
B1For me, gardening is a therapy against stress.
Escuchar música clásica es mi mejor terapia personal.
B2Listening to classical music is my best personal therapy.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
You can use this meaning to describe any hobby or activity that brings you peace, often using the structure: '[Hobby] es una terapia'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: terapia
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¿Cuál de estas frases usa 'terapia' en su sentido figurado (no médico)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se dice 'therapist' en español?
The word is 'terapeuta' (which applies to both male and female professionals). If you specifically mean a psychological therapist, you can say 'psicólogo/psicóloga'.
¿Debo usar 'recibir' o 'tomar' con 'terapia'?
Both 'tomar terapia' and 'recibir terapia' are correct, but 'tomar terapia' is very common in many regions, especially when talking about ongoing psychological sessions.