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simple remedy
[ˈsɪmpəl ˈrɛmədi]
noun
pl: simple remedies
remédio simples
1.
A basic or uncomplicated treatment or solution for a minor ailment or problem
A simple remedy for a headache is to drink water and rest.
Um remédio simples para dor de cabeça é beber água e descansar.
2.
A home treatment using common or natural ingredients
Honey is a simple remedy for a sore throat.
Mel é um remédio simples para dor de garganta.
Synonyms
home remedy
folk remedy
natural cure
quick fix
Antonyms
complex treatment
surgical intervention
prescription medication
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
remédio simples
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
remédio caseiro
Often used to emphasize homemade or traditional remedies
Portugal
remédio simples
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a quick fix
tried and tested remedy
folk cure
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