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coronavirus
/koɾoˈnaβiɾus/Loanword from English coronavirus
a type of virus causing respiratory infections, including COVID-19
El coronavirus ha afectado a millones de personas en todo el mundo.
The coronavirus has affected millions of people worldwide.
Medicine
technical
A type of virus named for its crown-like appearance under a microscope, often causing respiratory infections in humans and animals.
Los científicos estudian el coronavirus para desarrollar vacunas.
Scientists study the coronavirus to develop vaccines.
The term 'coronavirus' refers to a family of viruses, with some strains causing severe diseases like COVID-19.
Collocations
coronavirus mutantemutant coronavirusvacuna contra el coronaviruscoronavirus vaccine
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Medical Context
In Spanish, 'coronavirus' is often used interchangeably with 'COVID-19' in casual conversation, but technically, COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a type of coronavirus.
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Capitalization
In Spanish, 'coronavirus' is written in lowercase unless it starts a sentence or is part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Coronavirus de Wuhan').
Word Origin
From English 'coronavirus', derived from Latin 'corona' (crown) and 'virus' (poison), named for the virus's crown-like appearance under a microscope.
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also used colloquially to refer to the SARS-CoV-2 virus specifically.
Word Breakdown
corona
crown
rootvirus
poison or infectious agent
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