What is the Portuguese word for "to infect"?

Learn how to say "to infect" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to infect

Portuguese

contagiar

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Examples of how to use "to infect" in Portuguese

English
His happiness contagious to everyone.
Portuguese
A alegria dele contagiou a todos.
English
The cat spreads illness to other animals in the neighborhood.
Portuguese
O gato contagia outros animais na vizinhança
English
She inspired her colleagues with enthusiasm yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela contagiou os colegas com entusiasmo ontem
English
When I was a child, I would influence my friends.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, contagiava meus amigos
English
If you take care, you won't infect anyone.
Portuguese
Se você cuidar, não contagiará ninguém
English
I hope this doesn't infect the whole family.
Portuguese
Espero que isso não contagie toda a família

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His happiness contagious to everyone.

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