What is the Spanish word for "infect"?

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

English

infect

Spanish

infectar

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Examples of how to use "infect" in Spanish

English
The virus can infect many people quickly.
Spanish
El virus puede infectar a muchas personas rápidamente.
English
Germs often infect people through contact.
Spanish
Los gérmenes suelen infectar a las personas a través del contacto.
English
The wound infected after the dog bite.
Spanish
La herida se infectó después de la mordedura del perro.
English
The virus is infecting many students today.
Spanish
El virus está infectando a muchos estudiantes hoy.
English
She has infected her whole family already.
Spanish
Ella ya ha infectado a toda su familia.

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