convaleciente
convalescent
convalescent
recovering from illness
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-e
adjective suffix
Convaleciente means convalescent and can be thought of as the English word convalescent0 (recovering from illness0) with the Spanish adjective suffix1 -e1.
adjective
- convalescentRecovering from an illness or injuryEl paciente convaleciente necesita descanso. // The convalescent patient needs rest.
noun
- convalescentA person who is recovering from an illness or injuryLos convalecientes reciben atención especial. // The convalescents receive special care.