A1 — Beginneradjective
malato
sick, ill, unwell
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ammalatoinfermoindispostodebilitatosofferente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sanoin saluteguaritorobustoristabilito
Usage note
'Ammalato' is a direct synonym and very common. 'Infermo' is more formal and literary. 'Indisposto' is softer, suggesting mild illness.
Example
"Sono rimasto a casa perché mi sentivo malato."
"I stayed home because I was feeling sick."
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