Portuguese · Body & Health
Remédio
[/heˈmɛdʒiu/]
Medicine / Medication
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A substance used to treat or prevent illness or disease.
Substância usada para tratar ou prevenir doenças.
Example
O médico receitou um remédio para a dor.
The doctor prescribed a medicine for the pain.
Etymology
'Remédio' comes from the Latin 'remedium', meaning 'cure' or 'treatment'. The evolution of the word reflects the changes in medical terminology and practices over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Remédio' is used in both formal medical contexts and informal conversations about health. It is widely recognized in all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Literary Heritage
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