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/ˈkuɾa/

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Translation

cure, remedy

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Word origin

From Latin cura ('care, concern'), which also gives the verb curar ('to heal'). The same root gives English 'cure' and 'curate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cura
English cognates
cure, curate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcuras

Examples

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There is still no cure for that illness.

cansancio.

Rest is the best remedy for tiredness.

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Doctors have been searching for a cure for years.

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The cure turned out to be worse than the illness.

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There is no magic cure, it takes patience.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 7: cura, canal, lunes and 7 more words.