enfermo
sick, ill
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/en.ˈfeɾ.mo/
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Cultural Note
'Enfermo' can also be used as a noun meaning 'patient' or 'sick person.' 'Ponerse enfermo' means to get sick. In Spain, 'estar de baja' (to be on sick leave) is a protected right. Spanish work culture accepts calling in sick, and the public health system provides sick notes ('partes de baja').
📝 Example Sentences
Está enfermo desde hace tres días.
He's been sick for three days.
No vengas si estás enfermo, descansa.
Don't come if you're sick, rest.
Cuidó de su madre enferma durante meses.
She took care of her sick mother for months.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | enferma |
| masculine | enfermo |
| feminine_plural | enfermas |
| masculine_plural | enfermos |