ail(
eyl
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (archaic) (cause pain or sickness)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. afligir (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
After the trip to the shore, Rosa recovered from the mysterious illness that ailed her.Después de su viaje a la costa, Rosa se recuperó de la enfermedad misteriosa que la afligía.
b. aquejar
Simon spends hours complaining about whatever ails him.Simón pasa horas quejándose sobre cualquier cosa que le aqueja.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to be sick)
a. estar enfermo
How's your father? - Still ailing, but we are hoping for the best.¿Cómo está tu padre? - Todavía está enfermo, pero esperamos lo mejor.
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