Enfermizo (en. Unhealthy)

/en.feɾˈmi.θo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to a person who is prone to suffering from illnesses.

He has always been unhealthy, so he takes great care of himself.

Siempre ha sido enfermizo, por lo que se cuida mucho.

Describes something that has an unhealthy character or negatively affects health.

That unhealthy environment is not suitable for children.

Ese ambiente enfermizo no es adecuado para los niños.

Indicates a weak or deteriorated physical condition.

After the illness, he became more unhealthy.

Después de la enfermedad, se volvió más enfermizo.

From Latin 'infirmus', meaning 'weak' or 'ill'.

unhealthy in health

Refers to a person who constantly suffers from health issues.

enfermizo de salud

an unhealthy environment

An environment that can cause illness or is harmful to health.

un ambiente enfermizo

illness

Alteration of health that affects the normal functioning of the body.

enfermedad

health

General state of the body and mind free of illness.

salud

Colloquial use to refer to someone with constant health problems.

Let's not invite him, he is always unhealthy.

No lo invitemos, siempre está enfermizo.

Refers to behavior or situations that negatively affect well-being.

That kind of relationship can become unhealthy.

Ese tipo de relaciones puede volverse enfermizo.