endemic

BrE /ˈendəmɪk/ AmE /ˈɛndəmɪk/

adjective en → es

1 LOCAL B2

existing or living naturally in a particular area, especially when it is not found anywhere else

endémico, propio de un lugar

  • [T + obj + to/into]

Collocations endemic species · endemic diseases

  • The disease is endemic in parts of Africa.

    La enfermedad es endémica en partes de África.

2 PROBLEM B2

existing or happening frequently and for a long time, often in a way that is difficult to solve

crónico, persistente

  • [T + obj]

Collocations endemic poverty · endemic corruption

  • Poverty is endemic in many rural areas.

    La pobreza es crónica en muchas áreas rurales.