Translation of Italian word "la cura" to English
la cura
/la ˈkura/
Meaning
NounMedical treatment to restore health, or attentive concern and diligent maintenance.
How to use
The Italian noun 'cura' (feminine) denotes 'care, treatment, cure' (Medical treatment to restore health, or attentive concern and diligent maintenance). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, the provision of what is necessary for health, well-being, or maintenance; medical therapy.
🇬🇧 English
care, treatment, cure
Example
Il medico ha prescritto una cura antibiotica da seguire per sette giorni.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic treatment to follow for seven days.
Prendersi cura della propria salute mentale è importante quanto curare il corpo.
Taking care of one's mental health is as important as caring for the body.
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- Il medico ha prescritto una cura antibiotica da seguire per sette giorni.— The doctor prescribed an antibiotic treatment to follow for seven days.
- Prendersi cura della propria salute mentale è importante quanto curare il corpo.— Taking care of one's mental health is as important as caring for the body.
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The Italian word "la cura" means "care, treatment, cure" in English.
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