rabies

BrE /ˈreɪbiːz/ AmE /ˈreɪbiːz/

noun en → es

1 DISEASE B2

a serious disease that is caused by a virus and can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected animal, especially dogs. It affects the brain and nervous system and is almost always fatal if not treated.

rabia

  • contract rabies from something/somebody

Collocations vaccine against rabies · risk of rabies

  • There is a risk of rabies in this area.

    En esta zona existe un riesgo de rabia.