heals

[/hiːlz/]

verb

cura

1. to make or become healthy again; to cure or treat a wound or illness

The doctor heals his patients with care and expertise.

O médico cura seus pacientes com cuidado e experiência.

2. to repair or restore something that is broken or damaged

Time heals all wounds.

O tempo cura todas as feridas.

3. to overcome emotional pain or trauma

She is learning to heal from her past experiences.

Ela está aprendendo a se recuperar de suas experiências passadas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cura

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

cura

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

cura

standard usage

Portugal

cura

standard European Portuguese usage

heal thyself - cura-te a ti mesmo

time heals all wounds - o tempo cura todas as feridas

lick one's wounds - lamber as feridas

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