endemic
BrE /ˈendəmɪk/ AmE /ˈɛndəmɪk/
adjective en → es
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
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The disease is endemic in parts of Africa.
La enfermedad es endémica en partes de África.
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
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Poverty is endemic in many rural areas.
La pobreza es crónica en muchas áreas rurales.