contagion

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    the transmission of disease from one person to another; the spread of an idea or behavior
    pt: contágio; propagação
  2. noun
    the state of being infected or affected by something
    pt: estado de contágio

examples

  1. The virus spread through contagion.

    O vírus espalhou-se por contágio.

  2. He felt the contagion of fear.

    Ele sentiu o contágio do medo.