contagious
BrE /ˈkɒn.tə.dʒəs/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.tə.ɡəs/
adjective en → es
able to be spread from one person or animal to another by touching, breathing the same air, etc.
infectioso, contagioso
- a contagious disease/infection
Collocations contagious disease · contagious infection
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The virus is highly contagious.
El virus es muy contagioso.
able to be easily spread from one person or group of people to another, especially by talking or showing something
infectioso (en sentido figurado), contagioso
- a contagious idea/feeling
Collocations contagious laughter · contagious enthusiasm
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Her excitement was very contagious.
Su entusiasmo era muy contagioso.