focolaio
/foˈkɔ.lajo/
outbreak or hotspot
C'è un focolaio di influenza in città.
There is an outbreak of flu in the city.
general
A place or area where a disease, fire, or other harmful event is concentrated or originates.
Il focolaio dell'incendio è stato rapidamente contenuto.
The outbreak of the fire was quickly contained.
Often used in medical contexts to describe the origin of an infection.
Collocations
focolaio di infezioneinfection hotspotfocolaio di violenzaviolence hotspot
Pro Tip
Medical Context
In medical contexts, 'focolaio' often refers to the origin of an infection or disease outbreak.
Word Origin
Derived from the Italian word 'focolare' (hearth or fireplace), with the suffix '-aio' indicating a place or area.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical and emergency contexts to describe the origin or concentration of a harmful event.
Word Breakdown
focol-
hearth or fireplace
root-aio
place or area
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