cuarentena
“cuarentena” means “quarantine” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
quarantine
Also: isolation, forty-day period
📝 In Action
El viajero tuvo que cumplir una cuarentena de diez días.
B1The traveler had to complete a ten-day quarantine.
Pusieron el barco en cuarentena al llegar al puerto.
B2They put the ship in quarantine upon arriving at the port.
Durante la cuarentena, mucha gente aprendió a cocinar.
A2During the quarantine, many people learned how to cook.
one's forties
📝 In Action
A mi tío le sentó muy bien entrar en la cuarentena.
B2My uncle felt very good about entering his forties.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "cuarentena" in Spanish:
forty-day period→isolation→one's forties→quarantine→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cuarentena
Question 1 of 2
If someone says they are 'en cuarentena,' what are they likely doing?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Italian word 'quarantena,' which comes from 'quaranta' (forty). It originated in 14th-century Venice when ships were required to wait 40 days before landing to prevent the spread of the plague.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cuarentena' only for sick people?
No, it is often for people who might have been exposed to a sickness but don't show symptoms yet, to see if they get sick.
Can I use 'cuarentena' for objects?
Yes! You can 'poner en cuarentena' an idea or a file on a computer if you think it might be dangerous or incorrect.