terapia
/teˈɾapja/feminine
The English word "therapy" is translated into Spanish as terapia.
terapia refers to the treatment of disease. To express the idea of "going to therapy" (whether medical or psychological), the standard phrase is ir a terapia. If you are specifically referring to psychotherapy, the Spanish word is psicoterapia.
Meaning: treatment of disease (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
terapia is a feminine noun. This means it is used with the feminine article la (as in la terapia) and with feminine adjectives.
How do you pronounce it?
/teˈɾapja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase terapia de choque is often used metaphorically to describe a sudden and drastic change to solve a life problem, far beyond its medical meaning of 'shock therapy'.
- The term terapia originates from the Ancient Greek word therapeía, which originally meant 'service' or 'waiting upon' someone before it became specifically associated with medical treatment.
- The Spanish word for the professional providing the treatment, terapeuta, is a common gender noun, meaning only the article changes to reflect the person's gender while the word stays the same.
Examples in context
- No necesito ir a terapia.I don't need to go to therapy.This sentence shows how to use terapia when stating you do not need to go to a session.Tatoeba #1744866 by Shishir, translation #13320993 by araneo
- La terapia está en curso.The therapy is in session.This sentence is useful for describing that a session of terapia is currently in progress.Tatoeba #5624640 by albrusgher, translation #5081064 by corvard
- Creo que necesito terapia.I think I need therapy.This sentence demonstrates how to express a personal need for terapia.Tatoeba #4989236 by Shishir, translation #4980087 by CK
- terapia físicaPhysical therapy
- asesoramiento matrimonialMarriage counseling
- Necesito ir a terapia la próxima semana.I need to go to therapy next week.
- Mi médico me recomendó terapia psicológica.My doctor recommended psychological therapy.
- La terapia ocupacional es esencial para la rehabilitación.Occupational therapy is essential for rehabilitation.
- Me gusta mucho la terapia. Me ayuda mucho.I really enjoy therapy, it helps me a lot.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a medical treatment for a physical injury.
- Elena¿Cómo va tu terapia de rehabilitación?How is your rehabilitation therapy going?
- DanielLa terapia es lenta, pero ayuda mucho.The therapy is slow, but it helps a lot.
- ElenaMe alegra que la terapia te esté funcionando.I am glad the therapy is working for you.
- DanielGracias, Elena, pronto estaré mejor.Thanks, Elena, I will be better soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “therapy” translations and entries terapia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries terapia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
