invalids

[/ˈɪnvəlɪdz/]
nounpl: invalids
inválidos
1. People who are chronically ill, infirm, or disabled and unable to care for themselves
The hospital cares for invalids who require constant medical attention.
O hospital cuida de inválidos que requerem atenção médica constante.
2. Weak or sickly persons confined to bed or home
Several invalids were brought to the sanatorium for treatment.
Vários inválidos foram levados ao sanatório para tratamento.
3. Persons lacking physical strength or vigor due to illness
The invalids in the nursing home receive excellent care.
Os inválidos na casa de repouso recebem excelente cuidado.
The term 'invalids' is considered somewhat dated in modern usage. Contemporary Portuguese and English both prefer more respectful terminology such as 'pessoas com deficiência' (people with disabilities) or 'pessoas com necessidades especiais' (people with special needs). The word appears primarily in historical contexts or in healthcare settings when referring to patients with chronic illnesses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sick peoplepatientsinfirm peopledisabled personsbedridden individuals
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy peopleable-bodied personsvigorous individualsrobust people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inválidos
Standard term used in medical and social contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inválidos/doentes crônicos
May also use 'doentes crônicos' for chronically ill individuals
São Paulo
inválidos/pessoas com deficiência
Modern usage often prefers 'pessoas com deficiência' (people with disabilities)
Portugal
inválidos
Standard usage, though 'pessoas incapacitadas' is increasingly preferred

Related Words

invalidityinfirmitydisabilityillnesspatientconvalescent

Related Idioms & Phrases

an invalid chair (cadeira de rodas/cadeira para inválidos)
invalid carriage (carruagem para inválidos - historical term)
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