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A2 adjective #7,000 가장 일반적인 10분 분량

infetado

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설명 infetado in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should recognize 'infetado' as a word used when someone is sick or has a 'dodgy' wound. It is often introduced in basic health vocabulary. You might see it in simple signs or hear it when a doctor points to a cut. The focus is on the basic meaning: something is 'bad' because of germs. You should learn the simple masculine and feminine forms: 'infetado' and 'infetada'. For example, 'O meu dedo está infetado' (My finger is infected). At this stage, don't worry about complex grammar; just associate the word with red, painful wounds or computer viruses.

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'infetado' in more complete sentences. You should be able to describe simple health problems or technical issues. You will learn that it is an adjective that follows the verb 'estar' (to be) most of the time. You should also start noticing the difference between European and Brazilian spelling. You might use it to explain why you can't come to work: 'Estou infetado com a gripe' (I am infected with the flu). You also understand that it applies to computers: 'O meu computador está infetado'. You are becoming more aware of the gender agreement (o computador infetado vs a ferida infetada).

At the B1 level, you can use 'infetado' in more varied contexts, including passive voice constructions like 'Muitas pessoas foram infetadas'. You start to distinguish between 'infetado' and similar words like 'contaminado' or 'sujo'. You can discuss news stories about public health or cybersecurity with more detail. You understand that 'infetado' can be used as a noun to refer to 'an infected person' (o infetado). You are comfortable using adverbs to describe the severity, such as 'gravemente infetado' (seriously infected). You also begin to see the word in figurative contexts, like a 'bad vibe' in a room.

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At the B2 level, you use 'infetado' with precision in professional or academic discussions. You understand the nuances of its use in environmental science, medicine, and social commentary. You can handle complex sentence structures involving the word, such as 'Apesar de estar infetado, ele continuou a trabalhar' (Despite being infected, he continued to work). You are aware of the word's family, including the verb 'infetar' and the noun 'infção'. You can participate in debates about how 'infetado' (corrupted) a political system might be, moving beyond purely biological meanings into abstract and metaphorical ones.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'infetado' is sophisticated and contextually perfect. You can use it in literary or high-level technical writing. You understand the historical and orthographical reasons for the spelling 'infetado' vs 'infectado'. You can use it in subtle metaphorical ways to describe social decay or psychological states. You are familiar with technical variations like 'infecionados' and how they might appear in older or more formal texts. You can explain the difference between 'infetado' and 'sético' with ease, and you use the word to add flavor and precision to your descriptions of complex systems.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of 'infetado'. You can appreciate its use in classic Portuguese literature or complex medical journals. You understand the word's etymological roots and how they influence its current usage across the Lusophone world. You can use the word with irony, sarcasm, or profound gravity. You can discuss the 'infetado' nature of a philosophical argument or a historical era. For you, 'infetado' is not just a vocabulary word but a versatile tool for expressing deep concepts of corruption, invasion, and biological reality with total fluency and cultural awareness.

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Infetado means 'infected' in Portuguese, used for both biological and digital contexts.
It must agree in gender and number: infetado, infetada, infetados, infetadas.
In Portugal, the 'c' is dropped (infetado), while in Brazil it is often kept (infectado).
Commonly used with the verb 'estar' to describe a temporary state of sickness or compromise.

The Portuguese word infetado is a versatile adjective and the past participle of the verb infetar. At its core, it describes a state where an organism, a wound, or even a digital system has been invaded by a pathogenic agent, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Understanding this word is crucial for navigating health contexts, technology discussions, and even metaphorical descriptions of social environments in Portuguese-speaking countries. In European Portuguese, following the 1990 Orthographic Agreement, the 'c' is omitted because it is not pronounced (infetado), whereas in Brazilian Portuguese, the 'c' is often retained (infectado) if it is pronounced by the speaker, though the trend toward simplification exists there too.

Medical Context: Used to describe a part of the body or a person suffering from a biological infection. It implies the presence of germs that are causing harm or inflammation.

O paciente chegou ao hospital com o pé seriamente infetado devido a um corte profundo.

Technological Context: Commonly used in IT to describe hardware or software that has been compromised by malware, ransomware, or a computer virus.

Não abras esse anexo; o ficheiro parece estar infetado com um vírus perigoso.

Beyond biology and technology, infetado appears in figurative speech. It can describe a mind 'infected' by bad ideas, a political system 'infected' by corruption, or a room 'infected' by a negative atmosphere. This metaphorical use highlights the spreading nature of the 'infection,' suggesting that the negativity is contagious and damaging to the whole. In daily life, you will hear this word most frequently in news reports concerning public health crises, in doctor's appointments, or when discussing cybersecurity. It carries a heavy, serious tone, often implying a need for immediate intervention or 'treatment' to prevent further spread.

O sistema político está infetado por interesses privados que ignoram o bem comum.

Environmental Nuance: While 'contaminado' is more common for water or air, 'infetado' can be used if the contamination involves living pathogens specifically.

As águas paradas tornaram-se um local infetado por larvas de mosquitos transmissores de doenças.

In summary, infetado is a high-utility word that bridges the gap between science and everyday life. Whether you are dealing with a small scratch that has turned red and painful or a global pandemic, this word provides the necessary descriptive power to communicate the presence of an invasive, harmful agent. Its usage is almost always negative or cautionary, serving as a linguistic red flag that something is wrong and requires cleaning, healing, or isolation.

Using infetado correctly requires attention to noun-adjective agreement and the specific context of the 'infection'. Because it is an adjective derived from a past participle, it functions similarly to 'infected' in English, but with the added layer of gender and number inflection characteristic of Romance languages. Let's explore the structural patterns and common pairings that will make your Portuguese sound more natural and precise.

Gender Agreement: If the noun is masculine (e.g., o dedo, o computador), use 'infetado'. If the noun is feminine (e.g., a ferida, a rede), use 'infetada'.

A ferida parece infetada; precisamos de aplicar antisséptico agora mesmo.

Pluralization: For multiple items, add an 's'. Use 'infetados' for masculine or mixed groups, and 'infetadas' for exclusively feminine groups.

Muitos alunos foram infetados pelo vírus da gripe durante o inverno.

When discussing the cause of the infection, Portuguese speakers frequently use the preposition por (by) or com (with). For instance, 'infetado por um vírus' (infected by a virus) or 'infetado com uma bactéria' (infected with a bacteria). The choice often depends on whether you are emphasizing the agent of the infection or the content of the infection. In medical reports, you might see complex phrases like 'tecido infetado' (infected tissue) or 'zona infetada' (infected area), where the adjective follows the noun directly to define its current pathological status.

O médico removeu todo o tecido infetado para evitar a propagação da gangrena.

The Passive Voice: In news reporting, you will see 'ser' + 'infetado' to describe the action of becoming infected.

Estima-se que milhares de pessoas tenham sido infetadas na última semana.

Finally, consider the intensity. You can modify infetado with adverbs like gravemente (seriously), ligeiramente (slightly), or altamente (highly). This allows for a spectrum of severity, from a minor irritation to a life-threatening condition. Mastering these combinations ensures that you can communicate effectively in both a pharmacy in Lisbon and a tech support office in Porto.

In a Portuguese-speaking environment, infetado is a word that surfaces in specific, high-stakes environments. It is not a word of casual banter, but rather one of diagnosis and alert. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the urgency or the technical nature of the conversation when you hear it.

1. Hospitals and Health Centers (Centros de Saúde): This is the primary home of the word. Nurses and doctors use it to describe wounds, blood results, or patients' overall status. You might hear: 'O ferimento está infetado, vamos precisar de antibióticos.'

Senhor Silva, o seu exame indica que o sangue está infetado por uma bactéria comum.

2. News and Media (Telejornais): During outbreaks or pandemics, 'infetado' becomes a daily staple in headlines. Journalists report on the number of 'infetados' (infected people) in various regions to track the spread of a disease.

O número de novos infetados subiu drasticamente nas últimas vinte e quatro horas.

In the workplace, particularly in the tech sector, infetado is the standard term for a security breach involving malware. If a colleague says, 'O meu portátil está infetado,' they are not asking for a doctor, but for the IT department. Similarly, in agricultural contexts, farmers might use it to describe crops hit by a fungal plague or livestock suffering from a transmissible illness.

Toda a plantação de tomate foi infetada por um fungo resistente aos pesticidas habituais.

3. Literature and Cinema: In thriller or sci-fi genres (like zombie movies), characters will often scream 'Ele está infetado!' as a plot point, emphasizing the danger the person poses to the group.

Não o deixem entrar! Ele foi mordido e está infetado!

Finally, you might hear it in social critiques. Intellectuals or commentators might describe a 'discurso infetado de ódio' (speech infected with hate). Here, the word moves from the physical to the ideological, suggesting that certain ideas act like viruses that corrupt the social fabric. Whether physical, digital, or metaphorical, hearing 'infetado' is always a signal to pay close attention to a developing problem.

Learning a new language involves navigating the pitfalls of spelling, false friends, and subtle semantic differences. For English speakers, infetado presents a few specific challenges that can lead to confusion if not addressed early on.

The 'C' Confusion: The biggest hurdle is the spelling difference between European Portuguese (EP) and Brazilian Portuguese (BP). In EP, the 'c' is gone: infetado. In BP, it is often infectado. English speakers often default to the 'c' version because of the English word 'infected'.

Errado (EP): O ficheiro está ~~infectado~~. Correto (EP): O ficheiro está infetado.

Confusing with 'Afetado': 'Afetado' means 'affected'. While an infection is a way of being affected, they are not interchangeable. You can be 'afetado' by a storm, but you are 'infetado' by a virus.

Errado: Ele está ~~infetado~~ pela crise económica. Correto: Ele está afetado pela crise económica.

Another common error is failing to change the ending for gender and number. Since 'infected' in English is static, learners often forget to say infetada for feminine nouns. For example, saying 'a ferida está infetado' is a classic mistake. The ending must match the noun 'ferida' (feminine).

Errado: As mãos estão ~~infetado~~. Correto: As mãos estão infetadas.

Infetado vs. Contaminado: 'Contaminado' is broader. It applies to chemicals, radiation, or dirt in water/soil. 'Infetado' is specifically about germs or viruses. Don't say the water is 'infetada' unless it specifically contains a biological disease agent.

Errado: O rio está ~~infetado~~ com mercúrio. Correto: O rio está contaminado com mercúrio.

Lastly, be careful with the verb 'infetar' versus 'infecionar'. Both exist and mean similar things, but 'infetar' is much more common for the state of being 'infetado'. Using 'infecionado' is technically correct but can sound overly formal or slightly archaic in some regions. Stick to 'infetado' for daily communication to sound more like a native speaker.

To truly master Portuguese, you need to know not just infetado, but also the words that surround it. Knowing when to choose a synonym or a related term will add depth and precision to your speech, allowing you to distinguish between a dirty hand, a poisoned well, and a sick patient.

Contaminado (Contaminated): Broadest term. Used for pollution, radiation, or toxic substances. If a lab sample is ruined by dust, it is 'contaminado', not 'infetado'.
Poluído (Polluted): Specific to environmental contexts like air or water quality, usually involving industrial waste or smog.
Corrompido (Corrupted): Used for digital files or moral/political situations. While a computer can be 'infetado' by a virus, the resulting file is 'corrompido'.

O arquivo foi corrompido durante a transferência; não consigo abri-lo.

In medical settings, you might also hear Sético (septic), which is a much more severe form of being 'infetado', usually referring to a systemic, life-threatening infection of the blood. Another related term is Inflamado (inflamed). While an infection often causes inflammation, they are not the same. You can have an 'inflamado' muscle from exercise without it being 'infetado' by bacteria.

O meu joelho está inflamado por causa da corrida, mas não há sinais de estar infetado.

Maldito (Cursed/Damned): In very informal or dramatic contexts, someone might call an infected wound 'esta maldita ferida', though this describes the speaker's frustration rather than the medical state.

When translating from English, be careful with 'sick' or 'ill'. In Portuguese, 'doente' is the general word for sick. 'Infetado' is a specific *type* of being sick. If you have a headache, you are 'doente', but you are not 'infetado' unless a virus caused it. Choosing the right word demonstrates your grasp of Portuguese logic and ensures that you are taken seriously in professional or medical encounters.

How Formal Is It?

격식체

중립

비격식체

Child friendly

속어

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The word originally had more to do with dyeing cloth than with medicine. If you 'infected' a cloth, you were simply changing its color!

발음 가이드

UK /ĩ.fɛ.ˈta.du/

US /ĩ.fɛ.ˈta.du/

The stress is on the penultimate syllable: in-fe-TA-do.

라임이 맞는 단어

passado cansado dourado gelado pintado quebrado sentado telhado

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'n' fully instead of nasalizing the 'i'.
Pronouncing the final 'o' as a strong 'oh' instead of 'u'.
Adding a 'c' sound (infec-tado) in European Portuguese contexts where it's silent.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English 'infected'.

쓰기 3/5

Must remember to drop the 'c' in EP and handle gender/number.

말하기 3/5

Requires nasalizing the first syllable correctly.

듣기 2/5

Clear pronunciation, usually easy to pick out.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

doente ferida vírus estar médico

다음에 배울 것

infção antibiótico contaminado sintoma cura

고급

septicemia patogénico imunocomprometido virulência epidemiologia

알아야 할 문법

Adjective Agreement

O dedo (m) infetado / A mão (f) infetada.

Passive Voice with Ser

Eles foram infetados pela bactéria.

Temporary State with Estar

A ferida está infetada (it might get better).

Prepositional Use (por/com)

Infetado por um vírus / Infetado com uma doença.

Nasal Vowels

The 'in' in 'infetado' is a nasal vowel, not a separate 'n' sound.

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O meu dedo está infetado.

My finger is infected.

Masculine singular agreement.

A ferida está infetada.

The wound is infected.

Feminine singular agreement.

O computador está infetado.

The computer is infected.

Used for technology.

Ele está infetado?

Is he infected?

Simple question structure.

Eu não estou infetado.

I am not infected.

Negation with 'não'.

O cão está infetado.

The dog is infected.

Animal context.

Está muito infetado.

It is very infected.

Use of 'muito' for intensity.

Eles estão infetados.

They are infected.

Masculine plural agreement.

A minha pen drive está infetada com um vírus.

My USB drive is infected with a virus.

Feminine singular for 'pen drive'.

Muitas crianças estão infetadas com a gripe.

Many children are infected with the flu.

Plural agreement.

O médico disse que o corte está infetado.

The doctor said the cut is infected.

Reported speech.

Tens de lavar isso para não ficar infetado.

You have to wash that so it doesn't get infected.

Purpose clause with 'para'.

O gato foi infetado por um parasita.

The cat was infected by a parasite.

Passive voice with 'foi'.

Estamos todos infetados?

Are we all infected?

Inclusive 'nós' form.

A zona à volta do olho parece infetada.

The area around the eye looks infected.

Using 'parece' (looks like).

Não toques no lixo infetado.

Don't touch the infected trash.

Imperative negative.

O ficheiro infetado foi colocado em quarentena.

The infected file was put in quarantine.

Adjective preceding the verb.

Vários países reportaram cidadãos infetados.

Several countries reported infected citizens.

Noun-adjective phrase.

O ambiente na reunião estava infetado por negatividade.

The atmosphere in the meeting was infected by negativity.

Figurative use.

Se o sangue estiver infetado, precisamos de agir depressa.

If the blood is infected, we need to act fast.

Future subjunctive with 'se'.

Ela teme que o seu filho seja infetado na escola.

She fears that her son will be infected at school.

Present subjunctive after 'temer que'.

O gado infetado deve ser isolado do resto do rebanho.

The infected cattle must be isolated from the rest of the herd.

Passive voice with 'deve ser'.

Eles encontraram um servidor infetado na rede interna.

They found an infected server on the internal network.

Past tense 'encontraram'.

A água parada pode ficar infetada com larvas.

Stagnant water can become infected with larvae.

Modal verb 'pode'.

O sistema está tão infetado que tivemos de o formatar.

The system is so infected that we had to format it.

Consecutive clause with 'tão... que'.

O tecido infetado foi removido cirurgicamente.

The infected tissue was surgically removed.

Adverb 'cirurgicamente'.

Um discurso infetado de preconceito não tem lugar aqui.

A speech infected with prejudice has no place here.

Metaphorical use with 'de'.

O número de infetados continua a subir exponencialmente.

The number of infected people continues to rise exponentially.

Substantive use of 'infetados'.

É provável que o solo esteja infetado por fungos patogénicos.

It is likely that the soil is infected by pathogenic fungi.

Subjunctive after 'É provável que'.

A rede social foi infetada por contas falsas.

The social network was infected by fake accounts.

Digital metaphor.

Ele agiu como se estivesse infetado por uma fúria cega.

He acted as if he were infected by a blind rage.

Imperfect subjunctive with 'como se'.

A ferida, se não for tratada, ficará gravemente infetada.

The wound, if not treated, will become seriously infected.

Conditional structure.

A estrutura organizacional parece infetada por uma inércia profunda.

The organizational structure seems infected by a deep inertia.

Abstract institutional use.

O estudo revelou que o ecossistema está infetado por espécies invasoras.

The study revealed that the ecosystem is infected by invasive species.

Ecological context.

A obra do autor está infetada por um pessimismo existencial.

The author's work is infected by an existential pessimism.

Literary criticism.

Embora infetado, o paciente não apresentava sintomas visíveis.

Although infected, the patient showed no visible symptoms.

Concessive clause with 'Embora'.

A base de dados foi infetada por um script malicioso altamente sofisticado.

The database was infected by a highly sophisticated malicious script.

Technical IT vocabulary.

O debate público foi infetado por teorias da conspiração sem fundamento.

Public debate was infected by groundless conspiracy theories.

Sociological use.

A ferida apresentava um aspeto necrótico e claramente infetado.

The wound had a necrotic and clearly infected appearance.

Clinical terminology.

A juventude daquela época sentia-se infetada pela revolta.

The youth of that era felt infected by revolt.

Historical/Psychological use.

O tecido social, infetado pela corrupção, ameaçava colapsar.

The social fabric, infected by corruption, threatened to collapse.

Advanced metaphor.

A narrativa é infetada por uma ambiguidade deliberada que confunde o leitor.

The narrative is infected by a deliberate ambiguity that confuses the reader.

Literary analysis.

Persiste a dúvida sobre se o sistema central foi ou não infetado.

The doubt persists as to whether or not the central system was infected.

Complex noun clause.

A pureza da língua é, para alguns, infetada por estrangeirismos desnecessários.

The purity of the language is, for some, infected by unnecessary foreignisms.

Linguistic debate.

O ar da caverna, infetado por esporos milenares, era irrespirável.

The cave air, infected by ancient spores, was unbreathable.

Poetic/Scientific mix.

O pensamento ocidental foi, a dada altura, infetado pelo niilismo.

Western thought was, at one point, infected by nihilism.

Philosophical history.

Cada célula infetada torna-se uma fábrica para a replicação do vírus.

Each infected cell becomes a factory for virus replication.

Biological precision.

A alma do protagonista surge infetada por um remorso incurável.

The protagonist's soul appears infected by an incurable remorse.

Abstract poetic use.

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estar infetado

ferida infetada

computador infetado

gravemente infetado

ser infetado por

sangue infetado

ficheiro infetado

pessoa infetada

altamente infetado

parecer infetado

자주 쓰는 구문

número de infetados

— The count of people who have caught a disease.

O número de infetados baixou hoje.

zona infetada

— An area where a disease or virus is present.

Não entres na zona infetada.

estar infetado com

— To have a specific disease or virus.

Ele está infetado com COVID-19.

evitar ser infetado

— To take precautions against catching a disease.

Usa máscara para evitar seres infetado.

tecido infetado

— Biological tissue that has an infection.

O cirurgião limpou o tecido infetado.

dispositivo infetado

— A gadget like a phone or tablet with malware.

O dispositivo infetado foi bloqueado.

água infetada

— Water containing harmful biological agents.

Beber água infetada é perigoso.

animal infetado

— An animal carrying a transmissible disease.

O animal infetado foi levado ao veterinário.

ficar infetado

— The process of becoming infected.

Cuidado para não ficares infetado.

altamente infetado

— Very much full of infection.

Este hospital está altamente infetado.

자주 혼동되는 단어

infetado vs afetado

Means 'affected'. You are affected by a tax, but infected by a virus.

infetado vs enfeitado

Means 'decorated'. Don't confuse decorations with infections!

infetado vs infetado vs contaminado

Infetado is for germs; contaminado is for toxins/dirt.

관용어 및 표현

"infetado pelo bicho de..."

— To be very enthusiastic or 'bitten by the bug' of a hobby.

Ele foi infetado pelo bicho das viagens.

Informal

"mente infetada"

— A mind filled with negative or corrupt thoughts.

Ela tem a mente infetada pelo ódio.

Literary

"ambiente infetado"

— A toxic social or professional atmosphere.

O ambiente na empresa está infetado.

Neutral

"discurso infetado"

— A speech full of lies or harmful rhetoric.

Um discurso infetado de demagogia.

Formal

"coração infetado"

— A heart full of bitterness or malice.

Um coração infetado pela inveja.

Poetic

"infetado até à medula"

— Corrupted to the core.

O sistema está infetado até à medula.

Informal/Emphatic

"palavras infetadas"

— Words that spread harm or bad news.

As suas palavras infetadas magoaram todos.

Literary

"alma infetada"

— A soul burdened by sin or deep sorrow.

Uma alma infetada pela tristeza.

Poetic

"infetado pela preguiça"

— Overcome by laziness.

O rapaz está infetado pela preguiça hoje.

Informal

"sangue infetado (figurative)"

— Coming from a 'bad' or corrupt lineage.

Diziam que ele tinha sangue infetado.

Archaic/Literary

혼동하기 쉬운

infetado vs enfeitado

Similar spelling and sound.

Enfeitado means decorated or adorned. Infetado means diseased or compromised.

O bolo está enfeitado (decorated). O dedo está infetado (infected).

infetado vs afetado

Similar sound and both describe a state of being influenced.

Afetado is general (affected); infetado is biological/digital (infected).

Ele foi afetado pela chuva. Ele foi infetado pelo vírus.

infetado vs contaminado

Synonyms in some contexts.

Contaminado is for substances/environments; infetado is for living hosts/systems.

O rio está contaminado. O paciente está infetado.

infetado vs inflamado

Both happen to wounds.

Inflamado is swelling/redness; infetado is the presence of germs.

A ferida está inflamada mas não está infetada.

infetado vs infecionado

Variant of the same word.

Infecionado is more formal or found in technical texts; infetado is standard.

O local infecionado (Formal). O dedo infetado (Standard).

문장 패턴

[Noun] está infetado.

O dedo está infetado.

[Noun] está infetado com [Disease].

Ele está infetado com a gripe.

O [Noun] foi infetado por [Agent].

O PC foi infetado por um vírus.

Houve um aumento de [Number] infetados.

Houve um aumento de cem infetados.

Um ambiente infetado de [Emotion].

Um ambiente infetado de medo.

O tecido [Adjective] e infetado.

O tecido necrótico e infetado.

Não [Verb] o [Noun] infetado.

Não toques no dedo infetado.

Parece que [Noun] está infetado.

Parece que a ferida está infetada.

어휘 가족

명사

동사

형용사

사용법

frequency

Common in medical, tech, and news contexts.

자주 하는 실수

A ferida está infetado. → A ferida está infetada.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'ferida'.
O rio está infetado com petróleo. → O rio está contaminado com petróleo.
Oil is a chemical, not a biological germ, so use 'contaminado'.
Eu estou infectado (in Portugal). → Eu estou infetado.
In European Portuguese, the 'c' is removed.
O sistema está infetado pela crise. → O sistema está afetado pela crise.
A crisis is an economic state, not a pathogen. Use 'afetado'.
Os computadores está infetado. → Os computadores estão infetados.
Plural noun requires plural verb and plural adjective.

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Agreement Matters

Always match 'infetado' to the noun. A feminine noun like 'alma' (soul) becomes 'alma infetada'.

Portugal vs Brazil

If you are in Lisbon, write 'infetado'. If you are in Rio, write 'infectado'.

Don't say 'Sujo'

If a wound has germs, 'sujo' (dirty) isn't enough. Use 'infetado' to show it's medical.

Tech Talk

When your computer is slow, check if it is 'infetado' with malware.

Hospital Use

Doctors will use this word to describe anything from a sore throat to a major infection.

Nasal 'In'

The 'in' sound is like the 'an' in 'answer' but more through the nose.

Negative Ideas

You can use 'infetado' to describe a person who has been 'poisoned' by bad advice.

Quarantine

Anything 'infetado' usually needs to be 'isolado' (isolated).

Use 'Por'

Remember: Infetado *por* um vírus. Use 'por' for the cause.

News Keywords

If you hear 'infetados' on the news, they are talking about patient numbers.

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기억법

Think of an 'In-fect-ed' wound. In Portuguese, just drop the 'c' to get 'In-fet-ado'. Imagine a 'feta' cheese that went bad because it was 'infetado'!

시각적 연상

Imagine a red, glowing computer virus icon on a laptop screen, or a bright red bandage on a finger.

Word Web

doença vírus bactéria hospital médico remédio ferida computador

챌린지

Try to find three things in your house that *could* get infetado (like a cut, a laptop, or a plant) and say 'O/A [thing] está infetado/a' for each.

어원

From the Latin 'infectus', the past participle of 'inficere', meaning 'to dip into', 'to stain', or 'to taint'.

원래 의미: To stain or to dye, which evolved into 'to corrupt' or 'to poison'.

Romance (Latin root).

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Be sensitive when using this word about people; it can sound stigmatizing if used to label someone rather than their condition.

The usage is almost identical to 'infected' in English, making it an easy cognate for learners.

The movie '28 Days Later' (Extermínio in Portugal) uses 'infetados' for its zombies. Medical dramas like 'Grey's Anatomy' (Anatomia de Grey) use it constantly. News headlines during the 1918 flu pandemic used the older spelling 'infectado'.

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At the Doctor

Doutor, isto está infetado?
Como trato a ferida infetada?
Estou infetado com quê?
É contagioso?

IT Support

O meu PC está infetado.
O vírus infetou os ficheiros.
Como limpo o sistema infetado?
A rede foi infetada.

The News

O número de infetados subiu.
Novos casos de infetados.
A zona foi declarada infetada.
Controlo de infetados.

Social Situations

O ambiente está infetado.
Ela está infetada de ódio.
Não fiques infetado por isso.
Ideias infetadas.

Agriculture

As plantas estão infetadas.
O solo está infetado.
Gado infetado.
Praga infetada.

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"Já alguma vez tiveste um computador gravemente infetado por um vírus?"

"O que fazes quando achas que um pequeno corte está infetado?"

"Achas que as redes sociais estão infetadas por notícias falsas?"

"Como podemos proteger as crianças de serem infetadas pela gripe na escola?"

"Qual é a melhor forma de limpar um ficheiro infetado?"

일기 주제

Descreve uma vez em que ficaste infetado com uma doença e como te sentiste.

Escreve sobre a importância de manter um ambiente de trabalho não infetado por negatividade.

Como a tecnologia mudou a forma como lidamos com sistemas infetados?

Reflete sobre o uso da palavra 'infetado' durante a última pandemia global.

Imagina um mundo onde nada pode ser infetado. Como seria?

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Both are correct. In Portugal, you use 'infetado' (the 'c' is silent and removed). In Brazil, you use 'infectado' (the 'c' is often pronounced).

Yes, you can say 'Ele está infetado' to mean he has a virus or bacteria.

The feminine is 'infetada'. For example: 'A ferida está infetada'.

You say 'ficheiros infetados' (in Portugal) or 'arquivos infectados' (in Brazil).

Yes, it is the standard word for a computer that has a virus.

The best opposites are 'saudável' (healthy) or 'limpo' (clean/sterile).

It is better to use 'contaminada', but 'infetada' works if the water specifically contains disease-causing germs.

Yes, it is a very common word in news, hospitals, and when talking about technology.

Yes, 'infetados' (masculine) and 'infetadas' (feminine).

Yes, you can say 'Os infetados foram isolados' (The infected [people] were isolated).

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