therapeutic

BrE /θəˈræpʊtɪk/ AmE /θəˈræpjuːtɪk/

adjective en → es

1 HEALTHY [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the treatment of illness or mental health problems, especially in a way that helps people become healthier and happier

terapéutico, curativo

  • therapeutic treatment
  • therapeutic effect

Collocations therapeutic massage · therapeutic benefits

  • The hospital offers a range of therapeutic treatments.

    El hospital ofrece una variedad de tratamientos terapéuticos.

2 HELPFUL [attributive / predicative] B2

helping to make someone feel better or more relaxed, especially in a way that is not medical treatment but still helps with mental health issues

beneficioso, relajante

  • therapeutic activity
  • therapeutic environment

Collocations therapeutic conversation · therapeutic walk in nature

  • A long walk can be therapeutic.

    Un largo paseo puede ser terapéutico.