infectious
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infectious(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. infeccioso
Many infectious diseases now have vaccines to prevent them.Muchas enfermedades infecciosas ya tienen las vacunas para prevenirlas.
b. contagioso
I'm afraid this flu strain is hightly infectious.Me temo que esta cepa de gripe es sumamente contagiosa.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If you have been in contact with materials that might be infectious, report that situation to the authorities.Si estuvo en contacto con materiales que pudieran estar infectados, informe esa situación a las autoridades.
Stephanie wore a mask when she went to work today, because she's still infectious.Stephanie llevó una mascarilla cuando se fue a trabajar hoy, porque todavía puede contagiar la enfermedad.
2. (catchy)
a. contagioso
Alex's infectious laughter soon had everyone in the room laughing.La risa contagiosa de Alex pronto tuvo a todos en la sala riéndose.
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