terapia cognitivo-conductual
/teɾapja koɡnitibokonduɡtwal/from spelling rules
In Spanish, cognitive behavioral therapy is terapia cognitivo-conductual.
terapia cognitivo-conductual refers to the psychotherapeutic approach. In clinical settings, the acronym TCC is commonly used, similar to how CBT is used in English.
Meaning: psychotherapeutic approach (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a direct calque where cognitivo means cognitive and conductual means behavioral.
Which one should you use?
While terapia cognitivo-conductual is the standard term, you can also use Tratamiento Cognitivo-Conductual, where tratamiento means treatment.
How does it change in a sentence?
When making the phrase plural, the noun terapia changes to terapias and the adjective conductual changes to conductuales. However, the first part of the compound adjective, cognitivo, remains in its singular form, resulting in terapias cognitivo-conductuales.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾapja koɡnitibokonduɡtwal/
Did you know?
- The word terapia comes from the Ancient Greek word therapeía, which originally meant 'service' before it meant 'medical treatment'.
- Depending on the region or medical circle, you may encounter the term terapia cognitivo-comportamental instead of conductual.
- While conductual is used for the therapy, the word conducta can carry a connotation of discipline or obedience that the English word 'behavior' lacks.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría recomendarle un tratamiento cognitivo-conductual para abordar sus miedos y fobias.I would like to recommend a cognitive-behavioral treatment to address your fears and phobias.
- La terapia cognitivo-conductual es muy efectiva.Cognitive behavioral therapy is very effective.
- Él está aprendiendo sobre la terapia cognitivo-conductual.He is learning about cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Mi psicóloga me recomendó la terapia cognitivo-conductual.My psychologist recommended cognitive behavioral therapy to me.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing mental health treatments at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Qué tipo de tratamiento te recomendaron?What kind of treatment did they recommend to you?
- AlejandroMe sugirieron la terapia cognitivo-conductual.They suggested cognitive behavioral therapy.
- SofíaEs una buena opción para ti, Alejandro.It is a good option for you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, espero que me ayude mucho.Yes, I hope it helps me a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries terapia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
