terapéutica ocupacional (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/teɾaˈpeutika okupaθjoˈnal/

Translation

Occupational therapy.

Meaning

"Terapéutica ocupacional" refers to occupational therapy, which is a branch of healthcare that focuses on helping individuals develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. This term is mainly used in the medical field, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and clinics. It is a specialized area of therapy that aims to help individuals with physical, mental, or developmental challenges to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

In the Spanish language, "terapéutica ocupacional" is more commonly used in written contexts than in oral speech due to its technical nature.

Example Sentences

1. Spanish: El paciente está recibiendo terapéutica ocupacional para mejorar su motricidad fina. English: The patient is receiving occupational therapy to improve his fine motor skills.

2. Spanish: La terapéutica ocupacional es fundamental en la recuperación de pacientes con lesiones cerebrales. English: Occupational therapy is crucial in the recovery of patients with brain injuries.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Terapéutica ocupacional" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

• Terapéutica: Comes from the Greek word "therapeutikos," which means "pertaining to healing or curing."
• Ocupacional: Comes from the Latin word "occupatio," which means "a seizing or holding."

Synonyms

• Rehabilitación ocupacional (Occupational rehabilitation).

Antonyms

• Terapia física (Physical therapy).
• Terapia de lenguaje (Speech therapy).