Viruelas (en. Smallpox)

/biˈɾwe.las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Infectious diseases that cause blister-like eruptions.

Smallpox was eradicated thanks to a massive vaccination campaign.

Las viruelas fueron erradicadas gracias a una masiva campaña de vacunación.

Smallpox is a serious and contagious disease.

Smallpox left a significant mark on the history of medicine.

La viruela dejó una marca significativa en la historia de la medicina.

Severe form of the viral disease that affects the skin.

Smallpox can cause permanent scars on the skin.

Las viruelas pueden causar cicatrices permanentes en la piel.

From Latin 'variola', which refers to the blisters.

there are no pox in the house

Expression used to indicate that there are no diseases or problems at home.

no hay viruelas en la casa

go look for pox

Phrase that implies the search for problems or complications.

ir a buscar viruelas

pox in the neighborhood

Refers to a problematic or crisis situation in a community.

viruelas en el barrio

smallpox

Viral disease that causes fever and skin eruptions.

viruela

blister

Raised skin lesion filled with fluid.

ampolla

eruption

Appearance of lesions on the skin.

erupción

Minor diseases or trivial problems.

That argument was just a pox.

Esa discusión fue solo una viruela.

A problem that seems serious but is not.

Relax, it's just smallpox, it's not that serious.

Tranquilo, solo son viruelas, no es para tanto.