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"Incidencia" is a noun which is often translated as "impact", and "prevalencia" is a noun which is often translated as "prevalence". Learn more about the difference between "incidencia" and "prevalencia" below.
la incidencia(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (result)
a. impact
La incidencia de la crisis financiera en Europa fue notable a partir de 2008.The impact of the financial crisis in Europe was notable from 2008 on.
b. effect
El mayor cambio en los últimos 25 años es la incidencia que la computadora ha tenido en nuestras vidas.The biggest change in the last 25 years is the effect computers have had on our lives.
2. (occurrence)
a. incidence
La incidencia de fallecimientos por el ébola se redujo el año pasado.There was a decrease in the incidence of deaths caused by the ebola virus last year.
4. (geometry)
a. incidence
El problema consiste en medir el punto de incidencia entre las varias líneas del objeto.The problem involves measuring the point of incidence between the various lines of the object.
la prevalencia(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (medicine)
a. prevalence
La prevalencia del infarto de miocardio ha aumentado en las últimas décadas debido al ritmo de vida.The prevalence of myocardial infarction has risen in the last decades due to the pace of life.
