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    Achaque (en. Ailment)

    /aˈt͡ʃake/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A persistent complaint or physical discomfort.
    He always has ailments when the weather changes.
    Siempre tiene achaques cuando cambia el clima.
    An illness or ailment regarded as a sign of weakness.
    The doctor told him that his ailments were normal for his age.
    El médico le dijo que sus achaques eran normales en su edad.
    A term colloquially used to refer to minor health issues.
    The ailments of old age do not prevent him from enjoying life.
    Los achaques de la vejez no le impiden disfrutar de la vida.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic *ʕaʔaqu, which means illness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have ailments
    to feel discomfort or pain
    tener achaques
    he/she has no ailments
    to be in good health
    no tiene achaques
    the ailments of age
    the health problems associated with aging
    los achaques de la edad

    Related Words

    affection
    health condition that causes discomfort or pain.
    afección
    discomfort
    sensation of physical or emotional discomfort.
    malestar
    pain
    unpleasant sensation that indicates an injury or illness.
    dolor

    Slang Meanings

    To complain in an exaggerated manner about minor ailments.
    Don't exaggerate, you don't have that many ailments.
    No exageres, no tienes tantos achaques.
    To refer to common or trivial health problems.
    Today I'm feeling my ailments, I better not go out.
    Hoy estoy con mis achaques, mejor no salgo.