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recair — meaning in English

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English meaning

relapse verb To fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.

Senses

recair is used for these senses in English:

relapse (intransitive) To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.
relapse (intransitive, medicine, of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).

relapse — full definition

verb To fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.
noun An occasion of falling back into illness, a bad habit, or a previous state.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

recaída relapso reincidir