Meaning
care
- accuracy
- cure
- treatment (medical)
In a sentence
Mia nonna ha bisogno di cure ogni giorno.
My grandmother needs care every day.
Hai fatto il lavoro con molta cura?
Did you do the work with great care?
Questa cura mi ha aiutato a stare meglio.
This treatment helped me feel better.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cura | feminine · singular |
| cure | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'cura' for medical treatment; 'trattamento' is broader (e.g., spa, therapy).
- In 'prendere cura di', always use 'di' (not 'per') for 'to take care of'.
- Feminine noun: 'la cura', 'le cure'. No plural for abstract senses (e.g., 'care').