doença
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illness, disease
/doˈẽ.sɐ/
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An unhealthy condition affecting a person, animal or plant.
Examples
Essa doença também afeta animais.
That disease also affects animals.
O médico identificou a doença.
The doctor identified the disease.
Algumas doenças podem ser prevenidas.
Some diseases can be prevented.
Ele se recuperou da doença.
He recovered from the illness.
Ela faltou ao trabalho por causa de uma doença.
She missed work because of an illness.
Meanings
Examples
Ela faltou ao trabalho por causa de uma doença.
She missed work because of an illness.
O médico identificou a doença.
The doctor identified the disease.
Essa doença também afeta animais.
That disease also affects animals.
Ele se recuperou da doença.
He recovered from the illness.
Algumas doenças podem ser prevenidas.
Some diseases can be prevented.
Etymology
From Latin dolentia, pain or suffering.
FAQ
An unhealthy condition affecting a person, animal or plant.
Is doença masculine or feminine?
It is feminine: a doença.
What is the plural of doença?
Can doença affect animals?
Yes. The word applies to animals and plants as well as people.
How is doença pronounced?
The reference pronunciation is /doˈẽ.sɐ/.
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