Enfermizo

The Spanish adjective 'enfermizo' describes something related to illness or sickness, often implying a tendency to become ill easily, a weakened constitution, or a sickly appearance. It can refer to a person, animal, plant, or even an abstract concept like a state of affairs. It suggests a lack of robustness and a vulnerability to disease or problems. The term often carries a connotation of being fragile or delicate, and needing special care or attention. It can also be used to describe something that has an unhealthy or undesirable quality or feeling, or that is morbid or unhealthy in character. The severity of the sickness isn't always implied and can describe something that is just slightly off and is not the norm.

Enfermizo meaning with examples

• After the long winter, the old dog looked quite enfermizo; his fur was matted, and he coughed frequently. The vet recommended a special diet and extra rest. It was a slow recovery from his bout with the winter ailments. We hoped he would be better soon after a few more days of treatment and good care.
• The unhealthy air and poor sanitation in the slum led to the children appearing quite enfermizos. They constantly suffered from coughs and colds, a direct result of the environment they were forced to live in. The charity's goal was to improve the lives of the children and improve their health overall to match other locations.
• The excessive humidity made the house's walls feel enfermizo; the constant dampness caused mold to bloom. It was a real struggle to keep it cleaned and well-ventilated to maintain it, and the unpleasant smell lingered despite repeated efforts, which made the situation challenging.
• Her enfermizo disposition, always pessimistic, made it difficult to work with her. Her negativity seemed to spread to the whole group. Every situation was always looked at in a negative light. The team needed to address it quickly to save the overall project.
• The once-vibrant garden looked enfermizo this year, the leaves turning yellow and falling prematurely, and the tomatoes did not grow properly. The gardener suspected a fungal disease and hoped he could still salvage the garden; this was his biggest fear.