vírus
1. A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside living cells and causes disease in humans, animals, or plants
The flu virus spreads rapidly during winter months.
O vírus da gripe se espalha rapidamente durante os meses de inverno.
2. A malicious computer program designed to infect and damage files or systems
The antivirus software detected a virus on my computer.
O software antivírus detectou um vírus no meu computador.
3. Something that spreads rapidly and uncontrollably, like an idea or behavior
The video went viral, spreading like a virus across social media.
O vídeo virou viral, espalhando-se como um vírus nas redes sociais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go viral - viralizar, virar viral
computer virus - vírus de computador
virus infection - infecção viral
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