Enfermiza (en. Sickly)

/en-fer-'mi-za/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to a person who has a predisposition to become ill easily.

Example Sentence: She is quite sickly and rarely goes out without a coat.

Ella es bastante enfermiza y rara vez sale sin abrigo.

Definition: Describes an unstable physical or emotional state that can lead to illness.

Example Sentence: Her sickly condition forces her to rest more than usual.

Su condición enfermiza la obliga a descansar más de lo habitual.

Definition: Indicates a general weakness that can be physical or psychological.

Example Sentence: Continuous stress has left him in a sickly state.

El estrés continuo lo ha dejado en un estado enfermizo.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Spanish 'enfermo', related to illness.

Phrase: sickly in spirit

Meaning: Refers to a fragile or weak emotional state.

enfermiza de espíritu

Phrase: sickly things

Meaning: Situations or attitudes that are unhealthy.

cosas enfermizas

Phrase: sickly behavior

Meaning: Behaviors that indicate a predisposition to health problems.

comportamiento enfermizo

Related Word: enfermo

Description: Person who suffers from an illness.

enfermo

Related Word: salud

Description: Complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being.

salud

Related Word: debilidad

Description: Lack of strength or energy.

debilidad

Slang Meaning: A person who constantly complains about their health.

Example: I can't go out, I'm sickly, as always.

No puedo salir, estoy enfermiza, como siempre.

Slang Meaning: Someone who seeks attention due to health issues.

Example: She is so sickly that she always calls an ambulance for anything.

Es tan enfermiza que siempre llama a la ambulancia por cualquier cosa.