How to Say "healing" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “healing” is “cura” — use 'cura' when referring to the definitive solution or remedy for an illness or problem.
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cura
kóo-rahˈku.ɾa
nounA2general
Use 'cura' when referring to the definitive solution or remedy for an illness or problem.
Examples
La ciencia busca la cura definitiva contra el cáncer.
Science is looking for the definitive cure against cancer.
Parece que no hay una cura fácil para este problema.
It seems there is no easy remedy for this problem.
Feminine Noun
Remember to use the feminine article 'la' and feminine adjectives with this meaning: 'la cura rápida' (the quick cure).
curación
nounB1general
Use 'curación' to describe the natural, biological process of a wound or injury getting better over time.
Examples
La curación de la herida tardará unos días.
The healing of the wound will take a few days.
terapéutico
adjectiveB1general
Use 'terapéutico' to describe something that has a calming or beneficial effect, promoting well-being or relaxation, rather than a literal medical cure.
Examples
Caminar por la playa es muy terapéutico para mí.
Walking on the beach is very therapeutic for me.
Cura vs. Curación
Learners often confuse 'cura' and 'curación'. Remember that 'cura' refers to the sought-after solution or remedy (the cure itself), while 'curación' describes the ongoing process of a wound healing.
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