convalesce
US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
1.
convalecer, recuperarse
recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness, operation, or injury
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He is convalescing at home after his surgery.
Él está convaleciendo en casa después de su cirugía.
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The patient needs a quiet place to convalesce.
El paciente necesita un lugar tranquilo para convalecer.