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medicines

/ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/ /ˈmɛdsɪnz/

Meanings
noun

Medicamentos

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

Examples :

"When I have a cold, I take medicines to help me feel better. "
Cuando tengo un resfriado, tomo medicamentos para sentirme mejor.
medicine substance compound aid
noun

Magia ritual

Ritual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.

Examples :

"The tribe relied on the shaman's medicines to ensure a successful buffalo hunt, chanting and performing ceremonies believed to influence the animal spirits. "
La tribu confiaba en la magia ritual del chamán para asegurar una exitosa caza de búfalos, cantando y realizando ceremonias que se creía influían en los espíritus animales.
ritual medicine mythology religion culture supernatural
noun

Medicina, remedio

Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.

Examples :

"The Navajo grandmother carefully kept her medicines – small pouches of herbs, stones, and feathers – believing they protected her family from illness and brought good fortune. "
La abuela navajo guardaba cuidadosamente sus medicinas – pequeñas bolsas de hierbas, piedras y plumas – creyendo que protegían a su familia de las enfermedades y traían buena fortuna.
culture mythology religion ritual supernatural medicine

Related Words

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ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

Ceremonia, ritual

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

Las ceremonias de graduación marcan el final de la escuela secundaria y el comienzo de un nuevo capítulo.

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profession noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃən/

Profesión, declaración

"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

A pesar de sus continuas declaraciones de inocencia, el tribunal finalmente lo sentenció a cinco años.

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

Abuela

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Mi abuela me enseñó a hornear galletas cuando era niño.

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superstition noun

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

Superstición

"My grandmother believed in the superstition that spilling salt would bring bad luck, so she always carefully placed the salt shaker. "

Mi abuela creía en la superstición de que derramar sal traería mala suerte, así que siempre colocaba el salero con cuidado.

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protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Protección

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

El casco protector era esencial para el trabajador de la construcción.

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physicians noun

/fɪˈzɪʃənz/

Médicos

"Because the child had a persistent fever and cough, her parents consulted with several physicians to determine the best course of medication. "

Debido a que el niño tenía fiebre y tos persistentes, sus padres consultaron a varios médicos para determinar el mejor curso de medicación.

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recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

Recreativo, de recreación

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

El parque ofrece muchas actividades recreativas, como senderos para caminar y un parque infantil.

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

Recetar

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

El médico recetó aspirina.

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specialisms noun

/ˈspeʃəlɪzəmz/ /ˈspeʃəlaɪzəmz/

Especialidades

"Many doctors have different specialisms, like cardiology or pediatrics. "

Muchos médicos tienen diferentes especialidades, como cardiología o pediatría.

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

Específicamente, expresamente

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Mi profesor explicó la nueva fórmula matemática específicamente para los estudiantes de la clase avanzada.

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performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

Realizar, ejecutar

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Solo le tomó veinte minutos realizar la tarea.

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successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Exitoso, próspero

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

Un uso exitoso de la medicina; un experimento exitoso; una empresa exitosa.