How is the word infectarse translated from Spanish to English

Llenarse de pus una herida.

To become infected and fill with pus.

verb
English translation
fester

Examples with “infectarse”

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  • La herida empezó a infectarse. The wound began to fester.

  • El rencor se enconó durante años. Resentment festered for years.

  • Limpia el corte para que no se infecte. Clean the cut so it doesn't fester.

  • No dejes que las pequeñas dudas se enconen. Don't let small doubts fester.

  • Los arañazos profundos pueden infectarse si no los cuidas. Deep scratches can fester if you ignore them.

  • La irritación que no se dice suele enconarse. Unspoken irritation tends to fester.

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FAQ about “infectarse”

How is “infectarse” translated from Spanish?
“infectarse” translates into English as “fester”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “infectarse” mean?
Meaning of “infectarse”: Llenarse de pus una herida. In English — “fester”.
What part of speech is “infectarse”?
“infectarse” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “infectarse”?
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