What does "contagiar" mean in English?

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Spanish

contagiar

English

to infect

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Alternative translations of "contagiar"

to transmit
to spread
to pass on
to catch

Examples of how to use "contagiar" in Spanish

Spanish
Me contagió su entusiasmo.
English
He infected me with his enthusiasm.
Spanish
Él contagia a sus compañeros en clase.
English
He inspires his classmates in class.
Spanish
La tos contagió a varias personas ayer.
English
The cough infected several people yesterday.
Spanish
El gato contagiaba pulgas a los perros.
English
The cat was spreading fleas to the dogs.
Spanish
Yo no te contagiaré si estoy enfermo.
English
I won't infect you if I'm sick.

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Me contagió su entusiasmo.

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