ail

• Substantivo que designa uma doença leve ou crônica, um mal-estar ou problema de saúde, usado em sentido geral ou 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.

   Alho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgarlic

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To suffer from poor health or feel unwell.

   Estar doente

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

   Sinônimosbe sicklanguishsuffer

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

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

   Causar sofrimento físico

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

   Antônimoscurehealrelieveremedysoothe

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo causa dor, incômodo ou sofrimento a alguém, ou para dizer que alguém está doente, indisposto ou sofrendo.

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.

   Bulbo aromático usado como tempero

   • 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 doente

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

   Sinônimosbe sicklanguishsuffer

   Antônimosconvalescehealrecoverrecuperatethrive

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

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

   Causar sofrimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosafflictbotherdistresshurtindisposepainsickentrouble

   Antônimoscomfortcurehealhelprelievesoothe