ailing

• Descreve alguém ou algo que está com a saúde debilitada, doente ou em má condição, ou que se encontra em situação frágil ou precária.

Describes someone or something that is in poor health or a weak condition.

1. Slightly unwell or prone to illnessB2formal

   Experiencing minor health problems or being in a state of poor health.

   Doente

   • The ailing patient was taken to the hospital for further tests.
   • She has been feeling ailing for the past few days.
   • The ailing economy needs immediate attention.

   Sinônimosdiseasedillindisposedinfirmpoorlysicklyunder the weatherunwell

   Antônimosfithealthyheartyrobustsoundwell

• 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