ill individuals

[/ɪl ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrasepl: ill individuals
indivíduos doentes
1. people who are suffering from disease, sickness, or poor health
The hospital treats ill individuals from across the region.
O hospital trata indivíduos doentes de toda a região.
2. persons experiencing physical or mental health problems
Social services provide support for ill individuals and their families.
Os serviços sociais prestam apoio a indivíduos doentes e suas famílias.
3. people in a state of infirmity or ailment
Ill individuals require proper medical attention and care.
Indivíduos doentes requerem atenção e cuidados médicos adequados.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is commonly used in medical, social work, and public health discussions. In Brazil, 'indivíduos doentes' appears frequently in healthcare policy documents and medical literature. The phrase emphasizes clinical or social aspects rather than casual reference to someone's temporary illness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sick peoplepatientsunwell individualsailing personsdiseased people
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy individualswell peoplesound persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indivíduos doentes
Standard and formal term used in medical and social contexts
General Brazilian
pessoas enfermas
More literary or formal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas doentes
Common colloquial usage
Portugal
indivíduos enfermos
Preferred formal term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

illnesssicknessdiseasepatienthealthcaremedical condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the weather
feeling poorly
laid up
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