ailing individuals

[/ˈeɪlɪŋ ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrase
indivíduos enfermos
1. people who are sick, unwell, or suffering from illness or disease
The hospital provides care for ailing individuals of all ages.
O hospital fornece cuidados para indivíduos enfermos de todas as idades.
2. persons experiencing health problems or physical ailments
The clinic serves ailing individuals in the community.
A clínica atende indivíduos enfermos da comunidade.
3. people in poor health or declining condition
Ailing individuals require regular medical supervision.
Indivíduos enfermos requerem supervisão médica regular.
This phrase is primarily used in formal medical, healthcare, and administrative contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'indivíduos enfermos' is the preferred formal translation in medical and official documentation, while 'pessoas doentes' is more colloquial. The phrase reflects professional healthcare terminology rather than everyday conversational language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sick peopleunwell individualsill personspatientssufferers
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy individualswell peoplerobust persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indivíduos enfermos
standard formal usage in healthcare contexts
Brazil (colloquial)
pessoas doentes
more casual alternative commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
indivíduos enfermos / pessoas doentes
both formal and casual variants accepted equally
Portugal
indivíduos doentes / pessoas adoentadas
European Portuguese may use 'doentes' more frequently than 'enfermos'

Related Words

ailmentillnessdiseasepatientmedical carehealthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

in poor health
under the weather
on the mend
bedridden individuals
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