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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sick peopleill personspatientsunwell individualsdiseased persons
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy personswell peoplefit individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas enfermas
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas doentes
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
pessoas enfermas
formal medical/institutional context
Portugal
pessoas doentes
preferred in Portuguese Portuguese; more commonly used than 'enfermas'

Related Words

illnessdiseasepatienthealthcaremedical treatmentwellness

Related Idioms & Phrases

ailing persons in need of care
tending to ailing persons
support for ailing persons
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