Terapia (en. Therapy)

te-rapia

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Method used to treat psychological disorders.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy has proven to be very effective.
La terapia cognitivo-conductual ha demostrado ser muy eficaz.
Physical treatment for injury recovery.
Physical therapy helped Juan recover from his accident.
La terapia física ayudó a Juan a recuperarse de su accidente.
Medical intervention aimed at improving the patient's health.
Medication therapy is essential in the treatment of depression.
La terapia de medicamentos es esencial en el tratamiento de la depresión.

Etymology

From the Greek 'therapeía', which means 'cure' or 'treatment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

group therapy
Therapeutic session where several people share their experiences.
terapia de grupo
occupational therapy
Therapy that helps people carry out daily activities.
terapia ocupacional
alternative therapy
Unconventional treatment methods that are used as a complement to traditional medicine.
terapia alternativa

Related Words

psychotherapy
A type of therapy that focuses on treating mental disorders through conversation.
psicoterapia
physiotherapy
Treatment through physical exercise to recover or improve physical function.
fisioterapia
intensive therapy
Medical treatment applied to critically ill patients.
terapia intensiva

Slang Meanings

Going to therapy
She says she goes to therapy to improve her mental health.
Ella dice que va a terapia para mejorar su salud mental.
couples therapy
We decided to seek couples therapy to resolve our issues.
Decidimos buscar terapia de pareja para resolver nuestros problemas.