Meaning
contagious, infectious
- spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact
- easily spreading to affect others (of emotions, laughter, yawning)
In a sentence
Resta a casa, questa influenza è molto contagiosa.
Stay home, this flu is very contagious.
Marco ha una risata allegra e contagiosa.
Marco has a cheerful, infectious laugh.
Il suo entusiasmo è stato contagioso per tutta la squadra.
His enthusiasm was contagious for the whole team.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contagioso | masculine · singular |
| contagiosa | feminine · singular |
| contagiosi | masculine · plural |
| contagiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can be used literally for illnesses or figuratively for laughter, smiles, and enthusiasm.