Spanish Conversation · Level 180
15 words
Spanish word
terapéutico
Pronunciation
IPA/teɾaˈpewtiko/
Meaning
- adjectivetherapeutic
Example
El masaje fue terapéutico para su espalda.
The massage was therapeutic for his back.
More examples
Escuchar música relajante fue terapéutico para él.
Listening to relaxing music was therapeutic for him.
Core concept
Aid that promotes healing of body or mind.
Common phrases
efecto terapéutico
therapeutic effect
tratamiento terapéutico
therapeutic treatment
beneficio terapéutico
therapeutic benefit
Similar words
curativo: Directly heals wounds, illnesses, or bodily damage.
reparador: Restores energy and repairs physical wear or damage.
beneficioso: Gives a favorable effect on health or condition.
saludable: Promotes general well-being and helps keep the body healthy.
Definition in Spanish
Que produce efectos que ayudan a la recuperación física o mental, usado en contextos clínicos y de bienestar.
Word origin
Comes from Greek therapéia 'healing' via Latin therapeuticus, and in Spanish terapéutico names the adjective for things related to treatment and recovery.
Usage tips
- A somewhat formal, clinical adjective used for therapies, treatments, or remedies, so in casual speech native speakers often choose phrases like 'me sentó bien' or 'me ayudó' instead.
Other meanings
- medicinaladjective
Opposites
- contraproducentecounterproductiveadjective
- perjudicialharmfuladjective