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    Epidemia (en. Epidemic)

    /epiˈdemia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Condition that presents a high number of cases in a specific geographical area.
    The flu epidemic affected thousands of people in the city.
    La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas en la ciudad.
    Public health crisis caused by a sudden increase in the incidence of a disease.
    Health authorities declared an epidemic when dengue cases increased dramatically.
    Las autoridades sanitarias declararon epidemia cuando los casos de dengue aumentaron drásticamente.
    Spread of an infectious disease affecting a large number of individuals.
    The measles epidemic was controlled with mass vaccination.
    La epidemia de sarampión se controló con la vacunación masiva.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'epidēmia', formed from 'epi' (upon) and 'dēmos' (people).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    epidemic of fear
    Situation of collective panic affecting a population.
    epidemia de miedo
    epidemic of violence
    Significant increase in violent acts in a society.
    epidemia de violencia
    to control an epidemic
    Measures taken to stop the spread of a disease.
    controlar una epidemia

    Related Words

    pandemic
    Epidemic that spreads to multiple countries or continents.
    pandemia
    outbreak
    Sudden appearance of a disease in a specific location.
    brote
    public health
    Discipline that deals with the prevention of diseases in the population.
    salud pública

    Slang Meanings

    Widespread crisis in a community
    The office stress epidemic is palpable.
    La epidemia de estrés en la oficina es palpable.
    Situation of social contagion
    That trend has become an epidemic among young people.
    Esa moda se ha vuelto una epidemia entre los jóvenes.