La pandemia
Example: La pandemia afectó gravemente la salud pública mundial.
Definition
"La pandemia" refers to an outbreak of a disease that spreads across a large region, often worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of the population. It typically involves widespread health impact and challenges public health systems globally.
Etymology
The word "la pandemia" comes from the Greek roots 'pan-' meaning 'all' and 'demos' meaning 'people.' It literally means 'all the people,' highlighting the extensive reach of a pandemic across populations. Did you know? The term was first used to describe widespread epidemics in ancient times.
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"La pandemia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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