B2 adjective Neutral

contagious

/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Describes a disease that is spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact. It is also used figuratively to describe an emotion, feeling, or attitude that spreads quickly among a group of people.

Ejemplos

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1

The doctor warned that the flu remains contagious for several days after the fever breaks.

The physician advised that the virus can still spread to others for a few days after the high temperature stops.

2

Public health officials are monitoring the outbreak of several highly contagious respiratory infections.

Government health authorities are tracking the sudden appearance of many easily spread lung diseases.

3

Stay away from me today; I've got a nasty cold and I'm probably contagious.

Don't get too close because I am sick and likely to pass the germs to you.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contagiousness
Adverbio
contagiously
Adjetivo
contagious
Relacionado
contagion
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'CON' in contagious as standing for 'Contact'. If you have contact with someone, the feeling or germ spreads.

Quiz rápido

The toddler was sent home from daycare because his skin rash was considered _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contagious

Ejemplos

1

The doctor warned that the flu remains contagious for several days after the fever breaks.

everyday

The physician advised that the virus can still spread to others for a few days after the high temperature stops.

2

Public health officials are monitoring the outbreak of several highly contagious respiratory infections.

formal

Government health authorities are tracking the sudden appearance of many easily spread lung diseases.

3

Stay away from me today; I've got a nasty cold and I'm probably contagious.

informal

Don't get too close because I am sick and likely to pass the germs to you.

4

Sociologists have long studied the contagious nature of panic within crowded environments.

academic

Researchers of society have investigated how fear spreads like a virus among people in packed spaces.

5

The CEO’s contagious optimism helped the company navigate through the financial crisis.

business

The leader's positive attitude spread to everyone else and helped the firm survive the money problems.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contagiousness
Adverbio
contagiously
Adjetivo
contagious
Relacionado
contagion

Colocaciones comunes

highly contagious spreads very easily to others
contagious disease an illness that passes through contact
contagious laughter laughter that makes everyone else laugh
contagious enthusiasm excitement that spreads to other people
contagious yawning the phenomenon where seeing a yawn makes you yawn

Frases Comunes

contagious smile

a smile that makes others want to smile too

social contagion

the spread of behaviors or attitudes through a group

emotional contagion

automatically mimicking the emotions of others

Se confunde a menudo con

contagious vs infectious

Infectious refers to any disease caused by germs, while contagious specifically means it spreads through contact with a person or object.

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Notas de uso

While originally a medical term, 'contagious' is frequently used in a positive sense to describe emotions like 'joy' or 'enthusiasm' in everyday conversation.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'contagious' only for bad things (diseases), but in English, it is very common to use it for positive emotions like laughter or energy.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'CON' in contagious as standing for 'Contact'. If you have contact with someone, the feeling or germ spreads.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'contagio', which comes from 'con-' (together) and 'tangere' (to touch).

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adjective after 'to be' Can be followed by a noun Modified by adverbs like 'highly' or 'extremely'
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Contexto cultural

In Western psychology, 'contagious yawning' is often discussed as a sign of social empathy and bonding.

Quiz rápido

The toddler was sent home from daycare because his skin rash was considered _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contagious

Palabras relacionadas

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A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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