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healing

[/ˈhiːlɪŋ/]
noun, adjective, verb (present participle)
cura, cicatrização, curativo
1. The process of becoming healthy again; recovery from illness or injury
The healing process takes time after surgery.
O processo de cura leva tempo após a cirurgia.
2. The act of making someone well again; therapeutic treatment
Alternative healing practices include acupuncture and meditation.
Práticas de cura alternativa incluem acupuntura e meditação.
3. Adjective: Having the power to heal; therapeutic
The healing properties of this herb are well-known.
As propriedades curativas desta erva são bem conhecidas.
4. The resolution of emotional or psychological wounds
She found healing through therapy and support groups.
Ela encontrou cura através de terapia e grupos de apoio.
Synonyms
curerecoverymendingrestorationtherapytreatment
Antonyms
woundinginjuryillnessdamage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cura, cicatrização
Most commonly used in medical and therapeutic contexts
São Paulo
cura, tratamento curativo
Standard usage in urban healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
cura, recuperação
Colloquial usage often includes 'recuperação'
Portugal
cura, cicatrização, recuperação
Portuguese prefers 'cicatrização' for wound healing specifically

Related Idioms & Phrases

time heals all wounds - o tempo cura todas as feridas
healing touch - toque curativo
emotional healing - cura emocional
mind-body healing - cura mente-corpo
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