la dolencia
-the ailment
See the entry for dolencia.

dolencia

la dolencia(
doh
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lehn
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syah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. ailment
El médico le prescribió un antiinflamatorio para la dolencia que la afecta.The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug for the ailment that's troubling her.
b. complaint
Marcos tiene una dolencia estomacal que causa náuseas y vómito.Marcos has a stomach complaint that causes nausea and vomit.
c. illness
Leí que el té de jengibre es muy bueno para tratar las dolencias del hígado.I read that ginger root tea is very good for treating liver illnesses.
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