This is the 1259th most frequent Spanish word.
dengue
"Dengue" refers to a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever, rash, and joint pain.
In this case, 'dengue' is referenced as the condition affecting a population.
Las autoridades están trabajando para prevenir el brote de dengue en la región.
The authorities are working to prevent a dengue outbreak in the region.
'Dengue' is mentioned here concerning its symptoms experienced by a sufferer.
Me siento mal, creo que podría tener síntomas de dengue.
I feel unwell; I think I might have symptoms of dengue.
Here, 'dengue' is used as the name of the disease.