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“quarantine” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kwaɾenˈtena/

Example

Debes guardar cuarentena después del viaje.

You should observe quarantine after the trip.

Illustration for cuarentena (quarantine)

How to say “quarantine” in Spanish

“Quarantine” in Spanish is cuarentena.

Temporary separation of people after exposure to illness.

Full entry for cuarentena: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cuarentena

El periodo de cuarentena suele ser de catorce días.

The quarantine period is usually fourteen days.

Tips for using cuarentena

  • Spanish uses aislamiento for an infected person's isolation and cuarentena more often for contacts or post-travel waiting.

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