What is the Spanish word for "quarantine"?

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

English

quarantine

Spanish

cuarentena

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Alternative translations of "quarantine"

cuarentenar

Examples of how to use "quarantine" in Spanish

English
A sick patient was put in quarantine.
Spanish
Un paciente enfermo fue puesto en cuarentena.
English
The doctor placed him in quarantine yesterday.
Spanish
El médico lo colocó en cuarentena ayer.
English
They asked us to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
Spanish
Nos pidieron quedarnos en cuarentena durante dos semanas.
English
My friend completed a strict quarantine after travel.
Spanish
Mi amigo completó una cuarentena estricta después de viajar.
English
We checked on the cat during quarantine daily.
Spanish
Revisamos al gato durante la cuarentena a diario.

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