Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surto
noun
/ˈsʊərtoʊ/
Definition
A sudden outbreak or increase of something, usually referring to an illness or disease.
Examples
- O surto de gripe afetou muitas pessoas na cidade.
- As autoridades estão monitorando o surto de coronavírus.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘surto’ typically refers to a sudden or rapid occurrence of something, especially an outbreak of disease or a surge in activity.
Synonyms
- epidemia
- explosão
- irrupção