This is the 4995th most frequent Spanish word.
enfermos
"Sick people" or "ill individuals."
Here, 'enfermos' is used as an adjective in plural to describe the state of being sick for the noun 'niños'.
Los niños están enfermos y no asistirán a la escuela.
The children are sick and will not attend school.
In this sentence, 'enfermos' is used as a noun referring to individuals who are ill or unwell.
Los enfermos deben recibir cuidado especial en el hospital.
The sick people should receive special care in the hospital.
Here, 'enfermos' metaphorically describes a condition of unhappiness or moral weakness, expanding the literal meaning.