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    Brote (en. Outbreak)

    ˈbɾote

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    New part that emerges from a plant.
    The plant's sprout is a sign that it is growing.
    El brote de la planta es un signo de que está creciendo.
    Sudden appearance of a disease.
    An outbreak of flu was reported in the community.
    Se reportó un brote de gripe en la comunidad.
    Start or beginning of a problem or situation.
    We are facing an outbreak of social discontent.
    Estamos ante un brote de descontento social.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'brotar', which comes from the Latin 'bructare', meaning 'to emerge' or 'to come out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burst of light
    moment of clarity or understanding.
    brote de luz
    burst of laughter
    sudden outbreak of laughter.
    brote de risa

    Related Words

    brotar
    Verb that means to begin to grow or to produce sprouts.
    brotar
    brota
    Form of the verb brotar in the third person singular.
    brota

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a new beginning or trend.
    That band is a sprout in the music scene.
    Esa banda es un brote en la escena musical.
    It can refer to a group of people who are emerging.
    That group is a sprout of entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing the market.
    Ese grupo es un brote de emprendedores que están revolucionando el mercado.