sick people

[sɪk ˈpiːpəl]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
pessoas doentes / enfermos / doentes
1. individuals who are suffering from illness or disease
The hospital treats sick people from all over the city.
O hospital trata pessoas doentes de toda a cidade.
2. persons affected by physical or mental health conditions
Sick people need proper care and medication.
As pessoas doentes precisam de cuidados e medicação adequados.
3. individuals who are unwell or in poor health
During the pandemic, sick people were advised to isolate.
Durante a pandemia, as pessoas enfermas foram aconselhadas a se isolarem.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pessoas doentes' is the most neutral and commonly used term in medical and everyday contexts. The term 'enfermos' is more formal or literary. In healthcare settings, 'pacientes' (patients) is often preferred. The concept of caring for sick people is deeply rooted in both Brazilian and American cultures, with significant differences in healthcare systems and approaches to illness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ill peopleunwell peopleailing peoplepatientsthe infirm
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy peoplewell peoplefit people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas doentes
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
enfermos
more formal or literary term
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas doentes / doentes
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
pessoas doentes / doentes / enfermos
similar to Brazilian Portuguese, 'doentes' very common

Related Words

illnessdiseasepatienthealthmedical carehospital

Related Idioms & Phrases

sick as a dog (very ill)
call in sick (inform workplace of illness)
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