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    Contagio (en. Contagion)

    /konˈta.xio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Transmission of a disease from one person to another.
    The contagion of the flu can easily occur in closed places.
    El contagio de la gripe puede ocurrir fácilmente en lugares cerrados.
    Influence that spreads among people.
    The contagion of laughter is very powerful in groups of friends.
    El contagio de la risa es muy poderoso en grupos de amigos.
    Situation in which an attitude or behavior extends among individuals.
    The contagion of optimism in the office improved the work environment.
    El contagio del optimismo en la oficina mejoró el ambiente laboral.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contagium', which means 'touch' or 'contact'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social contagion
    Influence of behaviors or attitudes in groups of people.
    contagio social
    emotional contagion
    Spread of emotions among individuals.
    contagio emocional
    contact contagion
    Transmission of diseases through physical contact.
    contagio por contacto

    Related Words

    infect
    To introduce a pathogenic agent into an organism.
    infectar
    epidemic
    Sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a population.
    epidemia
    virus
    Infectious agent that can cause diseases.
    virus

    Slang Meanings

    Contagion of good vibes
    Whenever I am with them, I feel the contagion of good vibes.
    Siempre que estoy con ellos, siento el contagio de buenas vibras.
    Contagion of flow
    His dancing skills have a contagion of flow that inspires me.
    Su habilidad en el baile tiene un contagio de flow que me inspira.