ailing persons
[/ˈeɪlɪŋ ˈpɜrsənz/]
noun phrasepl: ailing persons
pessoas enfermas
1. individuals who are suffering from illness or disease; people in poor health
The hospital provided care for ailing persons from across the region.
O hospital forneceu cuidados para pessoas enfermas de toda a região.
2. people who are experiencing physical or mental health problems
The charity focuses on supporting ailing persons in rural communities.
A instituição de caridade se concentra em apoiar pessoas enfermas nas comunidades rurais.
3. those in a state of sickness or decline
Ailing persons require compassionate medical treatment and support.
Pessoas enfermas requerem tratamento médico compassivo e apoio.
This phrase is commonly used in healthcare, charitable, and formal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'pessoas enfermas' is more formal and institutional, while 'pessoas doentes' is everyday speech. The term reflects both medical concern and compassion in addressing individuals with health challenges.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ailing persons in need of care
tending to ailing persons
support for ailing persons
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