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    Cundir (en. Spread)

    /kunˈdiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provoke or propagate a situation, especially fear or panic.
    The rumor began to spread among the town's inhabitants.
    El rumor comenzó a cundir entre los habitantes del pueblo.
    To multiply or spread in quantity or intensity.
    The enthusiasm for the festival began to spread among the young people.
    El entusiasmo por el festival comenzó a cundir entre los jóvenes.
    To come to have a broader or more widespread effect.
    The idea of social justice began to spread in the community.
    La idea de justicia social empezó a cundir en la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cundere', which means to scatter or spread.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spread panic
    To produce a state of collective fear.
    cundir el pánico
    to set an example
    To serve as a model for others to follow.
    cundir el ejemplo

    Related Words

    diffusion
    The action of making something extend or spread.
    difusión
    propagation
    Expansion or increase of something in an area or population.
    propagación
    extension
    The action of extending or expanding something.
    extensión

    Slang Meanings

    To make something contagious among people.
    That gossip is going to spread if we're not careful.
    Ese chisme va a cundir si no tenemos cuidado.
    To reflect the feeling that something is spreading quickly.
    The trend of those shoes has spread all over the city.
    La moda de esos zapatos ha cundido por toda la ciudad.