What does "enfermar" mean in English?

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Spanish

enfermar

English

to get sick

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Alternative translations of "enfermar"

to become ill
to fall ill
to sicken

Examples of how to use "enfermar" in Spanish

Spanish
Enfermó de gravedad.
English
He fell seriously ill.
Spanish
Me enfermo cuando hace mucho frío.
English
I get sick when it's very cold.
Spanish
Ayer ella enfermó y fue al médico.
English
Yesterday she got sick and went to the doctor.
Spanish
De niño, me enfermaba frecuentemente.
English
As a child, I used to get sick frequently.
Spanish
Si sales hoy, te enfermarás.
English
If you go out today, you'll get sick.

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Enfermó de gravedad.

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