Translation of Spanish word "enfermedad" to English
enfermedad
/enfeɾmeˈðað/
Meaning
Nouna state of being unwell or diseased
How to use
Enfermedad ('illness / disease') is feminine. Nouns ending in -dad are feminine. Enfermedad mental — Mental illness.
🇬🇧 English
illness
Example
La enfermedad la había debilitado mucho.
The illness had weakened her a lot.
La enfermedad se había extendido por todo el país.
The illness had spread across the whole country.
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- enfermedad crónica— chronic illness
- enfermedad contagiosa— contagious disease
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What does the Spanish word "enfermedad" mean?▼
The Spanish word "enfermedad" means "illness" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La enfermedad la había debilitado mucho." (which translates as "The illness had weakened her a lot.").
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