widespread

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BrE /ˈwaɪd.spred/ AmE /ˈwaɪd.spred/

adjective en → es

1 EXTENSIVE [attributive] [predicative] B1

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

generalizado, extendido, amplio

  • widespread problem/issue
  • a widespread belief

Collocations widespread support · widespread criticism

  • There is a widespread feeling that the government is not doing enough.

    Hay una amplia sensación de que el gobierno no está haciendo suficiente.

2 DISEASE [attributive] [predicative] B1

affecting many people in a large area or community

generalizado, extendido

  • widespread disease/illness

Collocations a widespread epidemic · widespread infection

  • The virus has become widespread in the region.

    El virus se ha extendido en la región.