What is the Spanish word for "sickness"?

Learn how to say "sickness" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sickness

Spanish

enfermedad

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Alternative translations of "sickness"

malestar
náusea
mareo
indisposición

Examples of how to use "sickness" in Spanish

English
I have a bout of motion sickness.
Spanish
Tengo un episodio de mareo.
English
She stayed home because of sudden sickness.
Spanish
Ella se quedó en casa por una enfermedad repentina.
English
They discussed sickness during the health class.
Spanish
Discutieron sobre enfermedades durante la clase de salud.
English
His sickness prevented him from attending school.
Spanish
Su enfermedad le impidió asistir a la escuela.
English
Sickness can affect both body and mind.
Spanish
Las enfermedades pueden afectar tanto al cuerpo como a la mente.

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