What is the Spanish word for "smallpox"?

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

English

smallpox

Spanish

viruela

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Examples of how to use "smallpox" in Spanish

English
A vaccine for smallpox saved many lives.
Spanish
Una vacuna contra la viruela salvó muchas vidas.
English
Doctors fought smallpox with a new vaccine.
Spanish
Los médicos combatieron la viruela con una vacuna nueva.
English
Smallpox caused many deaths centuries ago.
Spanish
La viruela causó muchas muertes hace siglos.
English
The museum exhibit showed smallpox treatments.
Spanish
La exposición del museo mostraba tratamientos contra la viruela.
English
Travelers were vaccinated to prevent smallpox spread.
Spanish
Los viajeros fueron vacunados para prevenir la propagación de la viruela.

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