confinamiento
/kon.fi.naˈmjen.to/
lockdown
El gobierno impuso un confinamiento estricto durante la pandemia.
The government imposed a strict lockdown during the pandemic.
formal
A period of isolation or restriction of movement, typically imposed by authorities to control the spread of a contagious disease.
Los ciudadanos debían permanecer en sus hogares durante el confinamiento.
Citizens had to stay in their homes during the lockdown.
Often used in the context of public health measures.
Collocations
confinamiento estrictostrict lockdownconfinamiento obligatoriomandatory lockdownlevantar el confinamientoto lift the lockdown
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Common Usage
Confinamiento is often used to describe government-imposed restrictions on movement during a health crisis.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'confinar' (to confine), from Latin 'confinare' (to limit).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in the context of public health measures, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Word Breakdown
confin-
to confine
root-amiento
action or result
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