What does "infectar" mean in English?

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Spanish

infectar

English

infect

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Alternative translations of "infectar"

contaminate
infectious

Examples of how to use "infectar" in Spanish

Spanish
Se le infectó la herida.
English
The wound got infected.
Spanish
Los virus infectan células rápidamente.
English
Viruses infect cells quickly.
Spanish
El mosquito infectó a varias personas.
English
The mosquito infected several people.
Spanish
La herida infectaba con facilidad.
English
The wound easily became infected.
Spanish
Mañana el agua infectará a peces.
English
Tomorrow, the water will infect the fish.

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Se le infectó la herida.

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