What is the Spanish word for "measles"?

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

English

measles

Spanish

sarampión

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Examples of how to use "measles" in Spanish

English
The measles vaccine is very effective.
Spanish
La vacuna contra el sarampión es muy efectiva.
English
My cousin caught measles last winter.
Spanish
Mi primo contrajo sarampión el invierno pasado.
English
Doctors confirmed measles after the rash appeared.
Spanish
Los médicos confirmaron el sarampión después de que apareció la erupción.
English
Children should be vaccinated against measles.
Spanish
Los niños deben ser vacunados contra el sarampión.
English
She missed school because of measles.
Spanish
Ella faltó a la escuela por sarampión.

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