terapia de exposición
/teɾapja de eɡsposiθjon/from spelling rules
terapia de exposición is the Spanish way to say exposure therapy.
This phrase refers to a psychological treatment that helps people overcome fears by gradually introducing them to the things they are afraid of.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of terapia (therapy), de (of) and exposición (exposure).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you need to refer to multiple types of exposure therapy, pluralize the noun to terapias de exposición. The prepositional phrase de exposición remains singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾapja de eɡsposiθjon/
Did you know?
- The word terapia comes from the Ancient Greek therapeía, which originally meant 'service' or 'to serve' before it was used for medical treatment.
- In Spanish, the term exposición can also refer to a 'trade fair' or an 'exhibition', showing how the concept of 'putting something out' applies to both psychological stimuli and public displays.
- While terapia de exposición is the technical term, a Spanish speaker might describe the process as enfrentar los miedos, meaning 'facing the fears'.
Examples in context
- La terapia de exposición es una técnica utilizada en psicología para tratar las fobias y ansiedades.Exposure therapy is a technique used in psychology to treat phobias and anxieties.
- Este tratamiento se basa en la terapia por exposición, donde se enfrenta gradualmente al paciente a su miedo.This treatment is based on exposure therapy, where the patient is gradually confronted with their fear.
- La terapia de exposición es muy efectiva para las fobias.Exposure therapy is very effective for phobias.
- La terapia de exposición es muy útil para las fobias.Exposure therapy is very useful for phobias.
- Mi psicólogo me recomendó la terapia de exposición.My psychologist recommended exposure therapy to me.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing their mental health progress.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿cómo va tu tratamiento para la ansiedad?Daniel, how is your treatment for anxiety going?
- DanielEstoy empezando la terapia de exposición esta semana.I am starting exposure therapy this week.
- SofíaEso suena difícil pero muy valiente de tu parte.That sounds difficult but very brave of you.
- DanielTengo miedo, pero sé que me ayudará a mejorar.I am scared, but I know it will help me improve.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, exposición, terapia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
