How to Say "to cure" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to cure” is “curar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El médico curó la infección con antibióticos.
The doctor cured the infection with antibiotics.
Necesitas curar esa herida para que no se infecte.
You need to heal that wound so it doesn't get infected.
El niño se curó de la gripe muy rápido.
The child recovered (healed himself) from the flu very quickly.
Active vs. Reflexive
When you actively heal someone or something, use 'curar' (El doctor cura). When a person or thing heals itself or recovers, use the reflexive form 'curarse' (La herida se curó).
Using 'curar' for objects
Mistake: “Curé mi coche roto.”
Correction: Reparé mi coche roto. ('Curar' is usually reserved for living things or wounds, use 'reparar' for machines.)
Other Meanings of “curar”
“curar” can also mean:
- meat or fish (using salt or smoke)(B2)
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