poorly
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poorly(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (badly)
2. (shabbily)
a. pobremente
Alex was poorly dressed for the conference because the airline lost the bag where he had his suits.Alex iba pobremente vestido a la conferencia porque el aerolínea perdió la maleta con todos sus trajes.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (sick)
a. enfermo
My doggie is poorly after scoffing a pound of gummy beans.Mi perrito está enfermo después de zamparse una libra de caramelos de goma.
b. mal
My daughter feels poorly and stayed home from school today.Mi hija se siente mal y no fue a la escuela hoy.
c. pachucho (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
Marcia is feeling poorly after staying out all night dancing and drinking.Marcia se siente pachucha después de pasar toda la noche bailando y bebiendo.
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