Portuguese · Body & Health
Doente
[/ˈdwẽtʃi/]
Sick / Ill
Beginneradjective
Definition
Suffering from illness or disease.
Que sofre de doença ou mal-estar.
Example
Fiquei doente depois de comer algo estragado.
I got sick after eating something spoiled.
Etymology
The term 'doente' derives from Latin 'dolens', which means 'suffering' or 'grieving'. This reflects a long-standing association with health and illness in linguistic development.
How & Where It’s Used
'Doente' is used primarily in formal contexts when discussing health but is also common in everyday spoken Portuguese. It is understood in all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
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