ail

• Sustantivo que designa una enfermedad o dolencia, generalmente leve o crónica, o un malestar físico o figurado.

A noun referring to a mild or chronic illness or sickness, often used in a general or figurative sense.

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoningB1formalculinary

   A bulbous plant of the genus Allium, used as a seasoning in cooking.

   Ajo

   • She added a clove of ail to the stew for extra flavor.
   • The recipe calls for two crushed ail cloves.
   • Ail is a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world.

   Sinónimosgarlic

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To suffer from poor health or feel unwell.

   Enfermarse / Sentirse mal

   • He has been ailing for several weeks now.
   • The patient continues to ail despite the treatment.
   • She ails from a chronic condition.

   Sinónimosbe sicklanguishsuffer

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

   To cause physical pain or discomfort, making someone sick or indisposed.

   Afligir, causar dolor o malestar físico

   • The spoiled food ailed the entire family.
   • The harsh weather ailed the travelers.
   • The infection ailed him for days.

   Antónimoscurehealrelieveremedysoothe

• Verbo que se usa para indicar que algo causa dolor, problemas o sufrimiento a alguien, o para referirse a sentirse enfermo o padecer una dolencia.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing pain, trouble, or distress to someone, or to be unwell or suffering.

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoningB1formalculinary

   A plant with a strong-smelling bulb, used as a seasoning in cooking.

   Ajo

   • She added a clove of ail to the stew for extra flavor.
   • The recipe calls for fresh ail, not powdered.
   • Ail is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To feel sick or suffer from an illness.

   Estar enfermo o indispuesto

   • He has been ailing for several weeks now.
   • The patient ails from a chronic condition.
   • She ails with a persistent cough.

   Sinónimosbe sicklanguishsuffer

   Antónimosconvalescehealrecoverrecuperatethrive

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

   To cause physical pain or discomfort, making someone sick or indisposed.

   causar dolor o malestar físico

   • The disease ails many people in the region.
   • The heat ailed the workers during the long shift.
   • A lack of clean water ails the community.

   Sinónimosafflictbotherdistresshurtindisposepainsickentrouble

   Antónimoscomfortcurehealhelprelievesoothe