Meaning
convalescence, recovery
- the period of gradual recovery of health after an illness or medical operation
In a sentence
Dopo l'intervento chirurgico, dovrà affrontare un mese di convalescenza.
After surgery, he will have to undergo a month of convalescence.
Marco è ancora in convalescenza e non può tornare al lavoro.
Marco is still recovering and cannot return to work.
La convalescenza è stata più rapida del previsto grazie alle cure ricevute.
The recovery was quicker than expected thanks to the care received.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| convalescenza | feminine · singular |
| convalescenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most commonly used in the phrase 'essere in convalescenza' (to be recovering).