Convalescence Meaning in English
word
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsəns
kahn-vuh-LES-uhns
kˌɒnvəlˈɛsəns
kon-vuh-LES-uhns
Definition
The period of time spent recovering and regaining strength after an illness, surgery, or medical treatment.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or medical; often used with 'period of' (e.g., 'a long convalescence'). Rare in casual speech; 'recovery' is the simpler term. Describes the process, not the moment of getting better.
Spanish: convalecenciaPortuguese (BR): convalescençaPortuguese (PT): convalescençaChinese (Simplified): 康复期Chinese (Traditional): 康復期Hindi: स्वस्थ होने की अवधिArabic: فترة النقاهةBengali: সুস্থ হয়ে ওঠার সময় - আরোগ্যকালRussian: период выздоровления - реконвалесценцияJapanese: 回復期 - 療養期間Vietnamese: thời kỳ hồi phục - thời gian phục hồiKorean: 회복기 - 요양 기간Turkish: iyileşme dönemi - nekahatUrdu: دوران صحت یابی - بحالی کا دورانیہIndonesian: masa pemulihan - masa penyembuhan
Example Sentences
His convalescence lasted three weeks after his surgery.
basic
Convalescence is necessary for a full recovery from illness.
basic
During her convalescence, she read many books.
basic
After months of convalescence, he finally went back to work.
natural
The doctor said my convalescence might be shorter if I rest properly.
natural
He spent his convalescence at his grandmother’s house by the sea.
natural