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Spanish word
homeopatía
Pronunciation
IPA/omeopaˈtia/
Meaning
- feminine nounhomeopathy
Example
¿Has probado la homeopatía?
Have you tried homeopathy?
More examples
Si tienes preguntas, consulta sobre la homeopatía con un profesional.
If you have questions, consult a professional about homeopathy.
Core concept
Treatment using microdoses of substances believed to trigger a healing response similar to the symptoms.
Common phrases
recurrir a la homeopatía
resort to homeopathy
probar la homeopatía
try homeopathy
buscar información sobre homeopatía
seek information about homeopathy
Similar words
tratamiento: Method or procedure performed to cure illness or relieve symptoms.
terapia: Treatment aimed at improving or managing mental or physical health.
medicina complementaria: Treatment used alongside conventional medicine to support and complement care.
remedio casero: Simple home remedy used to ease minor ailments or discomfort.
Definition in Spanish
Práctica terapéutica que sostiene que sustancias muy diluidas, que en dosis mayores provocan síntomas, pueden aliviar esos mismos síntomas.
Word origin
From Greek homoios 'similar' and pathos 'suffering', the term was coined in the German form Homöopathie by Hahnemann in the late 18th century.
Usage tips
- Note the written accent and the feminine article: la homeopatía, with stress on the í.
Opposites
- alopatíaallopathynoun
- medicina basada en la evidenciaevidence-based medicinenoun
Related words
- homeopáticohomeopathicadjective
- homeópatahomeopathnoun