Nostrum (en. Ours)

/ˈnɒstrəm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A preparation or treatment considered a cure for various diseases, but whose effectiveness is not supported by scientific evidence.

The market is full of nostrums that promise a cure for all ailments.

El mercado está lleno de nostrums que prometen la cura para todas las dolencias.

An easy solution to a complex problem, often used by politicians or public figures.

His proposal was seen as a nostrum that did not address the true causes of the problem.

Su propuesta fue vista como un nostrum que no abordaba las verdaderas causas del problema.

From Latin 'nostrum', meaning 'our' or 'our remedy'.

fashionable nostrum

A temporary popular remedy that lacks scientific basis.

nostrum de moda

to sell a nostrum

To propose a misleading or ineffective solution to a problem.

vender un nostrum

to believe in nostrums

To accept the solutions or treatments offered without question.

creer en los nostrums

panacea

A supposed solution that promises to resolve all problems.

panacea

cure

A treatment aimed at eliminating a disease.

cura

remedy

A substance or procedure that helps heal or alleviate a disease.

remedio

A term used to refer to a product that promises much but delivers little.

That new supplement is just a nostrum, don't expect results.

Ese nuevo suplemento es solo un nostrum, no esperes resultados.

Quick fixes that do not address the real issues.

Don't fall for their nostrums, what you need is a realistic plan.

No caigas en sus nostrums, lo que necesitas es un plan realista.