doença

[do.ˈẽ.sɐ]

nounfemininepl: doenças

disease

1. A pathological condition of a living organism causing dysfunction or distress

She was diagnosed with a serious disease.

Ela foi diagnosticada com uma doença grave.

2. Illness or sickness; an unhealthy condition

He was absent from work due to illness.

Ele faltou ao trabalho por causa da doença.

3. A disorder or malfunction affecting something non-biological

Corruption is a disease in the government.

A corrupção é uma doença no governo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

doença

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

doença

standard usage, may use 'moleza' colloquially for minor ailments

São Paulo

doença

standard usage

Portugal

doença

standard usage, 'enfermidade' more formal

doença de Alzheimer - Alzheimer's disease

doença mental - mental illness

doença contagiosa - contagious disease

estar com doença - to be sick

ter doença - to have an illness

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