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ailing in Portuguese

ailing in Portuguese is enfermo, doente — ailing means sick or unwell, often over a long period.

ailing in Portuguese

enfermo
adj
Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.
doente
adj
Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

What does "ailing" mean?

  1. adjective Sick or unwell, often over a long period.
    "She stayed home to care for her ailing grandmother."
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ailing in a sentence

  • She stayed home to care for her ailing grandmother.
  • The company's ailing finances forced it to close two stores.

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What is "ailing" in Portuguese?

"ailing" in Portuguese is enfermo, doente. ailing means: Sick or unwell, often over a long period.

How do you use "ailing" in a sentence?

Example: "She stayed home to care for her ailing grandmother." In Portuguese, "ailing" is enfermo, doente.

Are there other ways to say "ailing" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "ailing": enfermo, doente.

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