recovering condition

[/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ kənˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: recovering conditions
condição em recuperação
1. A state of gradual improvement in health, financial status, or any situation that was previously compromised or damaged
The patient is in a recovering condition after surgery.
O paciente está em condição de recuperação após a cirurgia.
2. A status indicating that something is in the process of healing, restoration, or returning to normal functioning
The economy is in a recovering condition following the recession.
A economia está em condição de recuperação após a recessão.
This phrase is commonly used in medical settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it frequently appears in hospital bulletins and news reports about public figures' health status. The term emphasizes hopeful progress rather than critical danger, making it important in healthcare communication and public discourse.
NYC Slang
bouncing back
Synonyms / Sinônimos
improving conditionhealing staterestoration processrecovery phaseconvalescent state
Antonyms / Antônimos
deteriorating conditionworsening statecritical conditiondeclining health

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
condição em recuperação
Standard term used in medical and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
em recuperação
Shortened form commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
condição recuperável
Alternative usage emphasizing potential for recovery
Portugal
em vias de recuperação
More formal Portuguese European usage

Related Words

recoveryhealingrehabilitationconvalescenceimprovementrestoration

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the mend
making a comeback
getting back on track
healing process underway
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