prevalence

S2 W2

BrE /ˈprevələns/ AmE /ˈprevələns/

noun en → es

1 FREQUENCY [singular] B2

the frequency or commonness of something, especially a disease or condition in a population

prevalencia, frecuencia

  • the prevalence of sth

Collocations high prevalence · low prevalence

  • The prevalence of diabetes is increasing.

    La prevalencia de la diabetes está aumentando.

2 DOMINANCE [singular] C1

the state or fact of being widespread, common, or dominant in a particular area or among a group of people

prevalencia, predominio

  • the prevalence of sth

Collocations widespread prevalence · dominant prevalence

  • The prevalence of smartphones has changed our lives.

    La prevalencia de los teléfonos inteligentes ha cambiado nuestras vidas.