Pesquisar
to infect
01
infectar, contaminar
to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant
Transitive: to infect sb
Example
Last month, the outbreak quickly infected a significant number of people.
Insects, such as mosquitoes, can infect humans with various diseases through bites.
Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases.
02
infectar, contaminar
to contaminate air, water, or other substances with harmful bacteria, viruses, or other organisms
Transitive: to infect air or water
03
infectar, contagiar
to spread an emotion, attitude, or quality from one person or thing to another
Transitive: to infect sb
04
infectar, contaminar
to corrupt or influence someone or something with a particular idea, belief, or ideology, often in a contagious or spreading manner
Transitive: to infect sb
Exemplo
Last month, the outbreak quickly infected a significant number of people.
Insects, such as mosquitoes, can infect humans with various diseases through bites.
Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases.
If proper precautions are not taken, the virus will likely infect more individuals.
Healthcare workers take precautions to avoid infecting patients while providing medical care.
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