chronic

• Describe una enfermedad, afección o problema que persiste durante un largo período de tiempo o que se repite constantemente; también puede referirse a algo habitual o inveterado.

Describes a condition or problem that persists for a long time or is constantly recurring.

1. Persistent illnessB2formalmedical

   Describing a disease or condition that persists for a long time or constantly recurs.

   Enfermedad crónica

   • She suffers from chronic back pain.
   • Chronic diseases like diabetes require ongoing management.
   • The patient has a chronic cough that won't go away.

   Sinónimoscontinualincurablelingeringlong-lastingpersistentrecurrent

   Antónimosacuteshort-termtemporarytransient

2. Long-lasting habitB2informal

   Used to describe a bad habit or problem that has been happening for a long time.

   crónico (hábito o problema persistente)

   • He is a chronic liar; no one trusts him anymore.
   • She has a chronic tendency to procrastinate.
   • Chronic lateness is a serious issue in this office.

   Sinónimosconfirmedhabitualincorrigibleingrainedinveteratepersistent