folk medicine in Portuguese

folk medicine in Portuguese is medicina tradicional, mezinha, mitombo.

folk medicine in Portuguese

medicina tradicional

noun

(uncountable) Traditional medical practices developed and used by non-physicians, typically involving customary homespun techniques and medicinal remedies derived from native plants.

mezinha

noun

(countable) A particular medicinal remedy used in such traditional medical practices.

mitombo

noun

(countable) A particular medicinal remedy used in such traditional medical practices.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "folk medicine" in Portuguese?

"folk medicine" in Portuguese is medicina tradicional, mezinha, mitombo.

Are there other ways to say "folk medicine" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "folk medicine": medicina tradicional, mezinha, mitombo.

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