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brote
/ˈbɾote/
sprout
El brote de la planta es muy saludable.
The sprout of the plant is very healthy.
general
A young shoot or sprout of a plant.
Los brotes de bambú crecen rápidamente.
Bamboo sprouts grow quickly.
Commonly used in botany and gardening contexts.
general
An outbreak or sudden increase of something, often negative.
Hubo un brote de gripe en la ciudad.
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Used for diseases, conflicts, or other sudden occurrences.
Collocations
brote deoutbreak ofbrote nuevonew sprout
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
'Brote' can mean both a plant sprout and an outbreak. Pay attention to the context to determine the correct meaning.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
In everyday language, 'brote' most commonly refers to plant sprouts, but it can also describe sudden increases in negative events like diseases or conflicts.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'brotus', meaning 'shoot' or 'sprout'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'brote' can refer to both plant sprouts and sudden outbreaks of events or conditions.
Word Breakdown
brot-
shoot or sprout
root-e
noun ending
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