Convalecencia (en. Convalescence)

/konvaleˈθenθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

State of recovery after an illness, where the patient improves progressively.

After the operation, he entered a phase of convalescence.

Después de la operación, entró en una fase de convalecencia.

Time during which the patient recovers.

Convalescence can vary depending on the type of illness.

La convalecencia puede variar dependiendo del tipo de enfermedad.

Process of physical and mental healing after an illness.

It is important to take care of the diet during convalescence.

Es importante cuidar la dieta durante la convalecencia.

From Latin 'convalescentia', meaning 'recovery' or 'strengthening'.

to be in convalescence

To be in the recovery period from an illness.

estar en convalecencia

phase of convalescence

Stage during which a person recovers after becoming ill.

fase de convalecencia

prolonged convalescence

Recovery that extends longer than usual.

convalecencia prolongada

convalescent

Person who is recovering from an illness.

convaleciente

recovery

Process of returning to health or a previous state after an illness.

recuperación

rehabilitation

Process of physical or functional improvement following an illness or injury.

rehabilitación

To be in the business of recovering.

After his illness, he just wants to be in convalescence.

Después de su enfermedad, solo quiere estar en la convalecencia.

To take time to get back to being well.

He spent that week in convalescence, without worries.

Esa semana la paso en convalecencia, sin preocupaciones.