How to Say "the ill" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the ill” is “enfermos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
NounA2
referring to a group
Examples
La sala de espera estaba llena de enfermos.
The waiting room was full of sick people (or patients).
Los enfermos necesitan cuidados especiales.
The patients need special care.
Adjectives Become Nouns
In Spanish, you can place the article 'los' or 'las' in front of an adjective to turn it into a noun that refers to the group of people with that quality. 'Los enfermos' means 'the sick people' collectively.
Mixing Singular/Plural
Mistake: “El hospital tiene muchos enfermo.”
Correction: El hospital tiene muchos enfermos. (When referring to many people, you need the plural form.)
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