No. 3,261 in Spanish
brote
An outbreak, sprout, or bud.
In a sentence
El brote de la epidemia ocurrió en una pequeña ciudad.
The outbreak of the epidemic occurred in a small city.
In this sentence, 'brote' refers to the onset or outbreak of an epidemic, showcasing its usage to describe the emergence of diseases or situations.
El árbol mostró un brote verde en una de sus ramas.
The tree showed a green sprout on one of its branches.
Here, 'brote' is used to denote a new sprout or growth on a plant, illustrating its botanical usage.
Hubo un brote repentino de emociones durante la reunión.
There was a sudden outburst of emotions during the meeting.
In this context, 'brote' refers to a sudden emergence or expression, in this case, emotions, indicating its metaphorical use in describing abrupt occurrences.
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