infectar

[ĩ.fɛk.ˈtaɾ]

verb

to infect

1. to contaminate with disease-causing microorganisms or pathogens

The virus can infect healthy cells within hours.

O vírus pode infectar células saudáveis em poucas horas.

2. to transmit disease to a person or organism

She was infected with the flu during the outbreak.

Ela foi infectada com a gripe durante o surto.

3. to spread or communicate negatively; to influence harmfully

His negative attitude began to infect the entire team.

A sua atitude negativa começou a infectar toda a equipa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

infectar

standard usage in medical and general contexts

São Paulo

infectar

standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'pegar' for informal infection

Portugal

infectar

standard usage; also 'desinfectar' for disinfection

infectar-se com

estar infectado

infectar a mente

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