paliativo
palliative
noun adjective pah-lyah-TEE-boh Rare
Origin: From Latin palliativus, from palliare (to cloak).
Also means
relief measure
Usage Note
Paliativo functions as both noun and adjective. As a noun it refers to anything that eases pain or difficulty without curing the root cause: cuidados paliativos (palliative care) is the standard medical phrase. As an adjective it modifies measures or treatments that relieve rather than cure. It can also be used figuratively for a temporary fix.
Examples
"El médico recomendó tratamiento paliativo."
Natural Translation
The doctor recommended palliative treatment.

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