convalesce
US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
1.
convalescer, recuperar
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.
Ele está convalescendo em casa após a cirurgia.
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The patient needs a quiet place to convalesce.
O paciente precisa de um lugar tranquilo para convalescer.