terapia
“terapia” means “therapy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
therapy
Also: treatment
📝 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.
therapy
Also: relief, solace
📝 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.
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¿Cuál de estas frases usa 'terapia' en su sentido figurado (no médico)?
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Comes from the Greek word 'therapeia,' which meant 'healing' or 'service.' It entered Spanish via Latin, maintaining its core meaning related to care and treatment.
First recorded: 18th century (in its modern medical context)
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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.