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    Dolencia (en. Disease)

    /doˈlenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term that describes discomfort or a medical condition without specifying its severity.
    He suffers from an ailment that prevents him from walking normally.
    Sufre de una dolencia que le impide caminar con normalidad.
    Refers to a health problem that can be temporary or chronic.
    The ailment in his back has persisted for several months.
    La dolencia de su espalda ha persistido por varios meses.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'dolentia', which means 'pain' or 'suffering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ailments of the soul
    Referring to emotional or psychological problems.
    dolencias del alma
    to suffer an ailment
    To experience discomfort or a physical condition.
    sufrir una dolencia
    to live with an ailment
    To remain within the limitations of a health condition.
    vivir con una dolencia

    Related Words

    pain
    Unpleasant sensation that can vary in intensity.
    dolor
    condition
    Condition that affects a person's health status.
    afección
    disorder
    Disturbance of the normal state of something, often health.
    trastorno

    Slang Meanings

    A mild pain or discomfort.
    He told me he had an ailment that prevents him from resting well.
    Me dijo que tenía una dolencia que no le deja descansar bien.
    An illness that is not very serious but is uncomfortable.
    That ailment is nothing, just lie down for a while.
    Esa dolencia no es nada, solo recuéstate un rato.