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ailment

[/ˈeɪlmənt/]
nounpl: ailments
doença
1. A disease or illness, typically a minor or chronic one
She suffers from various minor ailments.
Ela sofre de várias doenças menores.
2. A problem or source of trouble affecting something
The company's financial ailments require immediate attention.
Os problemas financeiros da empresa requerem atenção imediata.
Synonyms
illnessdiseasesicknesscomplaintconditionmaladyaffliction
Antonyms
healthwellness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doença
Most common term for illness or disease
General Brazilian
mal
Informal and poetic alternative
Portugal
moléstia
More formal and traditional usage
Portugal
enfermidade
Formal and medical context

Related Idioms & Phrases

what ails you? (o que o aflige?)
common ailments (doenças comuns)
chronic ailment (doença crônica)
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