coronavirus
[ˌkoʊ.rə.naʊ.vaɪ.rəs]
nounmasculinepl: coronaviruses / coronavírus
coronavírus
1. A large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases, characterized by spike-like projections on their surface
The coronavirus outbreak spread rapidly across the globe in 2020.
O surto de coronavírus se espalhou rapidamente por todo o mundo em 2020.
2. Specifically, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19
Millions of people were infected with the coronavirus during the pandemic.
Milhões de pessoas foram infectadas pelo coronavírus durante a pandemia.
The term 'coronavirus' became ubiquitous globally after the 2019-2020 pandemic. In Brazil, it's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, with 'coronavírus' being the standard Portuguese term. The shortened 'rona or 'corona' is frequently used in informal speech among younger Brazilians and in social media. The word has become deeply embedded in cultural discourse, affecting health policy, economy, and daily life discussions in both Brazilian and American societies.
NYC Slang
'rona or corona (informal shortened version)
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