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"Estoy enfermo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sick", and "no me siento bien" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't feel well". Learn more about the difference between "estoy enfermo" and "no me siento bien" below.
estoy enfermo(
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ehm
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moh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I'm sick
No sé qué me pasa, pero creo que estoy enfermo.I don't know what's the matter with me, but I think I'm sick.
b. I'm ill
Mamá, estoy enfermo. Me duele mucho la cabeza.Mom, I'm ill. My head really hurts.
c. I'm unwell
Hoy no fui a trabajar porque estoy enfermo.I didn't go to work today because I'm unwell.
a. I've been sick
Estoy enfermo de cáncer desde hace un año más o menos.I've been sick with cancer for the last year or so.
b. I've been ill
La gripe este año es muy mala. Yo estoy enfermo desde la semana pasada.This year's flu is really nasty. I've been ill since last week.
c. I've been unwell
Estoy enfermo desde esta mañana. Me levanté ya con el estómago mal.I've been unwell since this morning. I already woke up with an upset stomach.
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no me siento bien(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I don't feel well
No me siento bien. Necesito sentarme un rato.I don't feel well. I need to sit down for a bit.
b. I don't feel good
No me siento bien. ¿Puedes abrir la ventanilla un poco?I don't feel good. Could you roll down the window a bit?
a. I don't feel good
Si no me siento bien con la ropa que llevo, sencillamente soy incapaz de divertirme.If I don't feel good in my clothes, I just can't have a good time.
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