A1 — Beginneradjective
malato
sick, ill, unwell
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ammalatoindispostosofferentecagionevole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sanoin formafloridovigoroso
Usage note
'Malato' and 'ammalato' are interchangeable. 'Indisposto' is polite/formal (unwell). 'Cagionevole' describes someone who is chronically weak and often ill. 'Sofferente' (suffering) refers to visible discomfort.
Example
"Ha un aspetto malato — è pallido e ha le occhiaie profonde."
"He looks ill — he is pale and has deep dark circles under his eyes."
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