doente
sick; ill
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/du.ˈẽ.tɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Doente' is invariable for gender — the same form for masculine and feminine. In Portuguese culture, when someone is doente, family and friends rally around with homemade soups ('canja de galinha' — chicken broth) and constant check-ins.
📝 Example Sentences
Estou doente e não posso ir trabalhar.
I am sick and cannot go to work.
A criança está doente há dois dias.
The child has been sick for two days.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | doentes |
| masculine_plural | doentes |
| feminine_singular | doente |
| masculine_singular | doente |