diseminar
/disemiˈnaɾ/
verb
C1
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (yo)
- disemino
- preterite (yo)
- diseminé
- past participle
- diseminado
Meaning
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to spread
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Diseminó el virus.
It spread the virus.
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Similar words
difundir and diseminar are close synonyms for "to spread"; diseminar is perhaps more scientific or formal, like disseminating seeds or information.
propalar specifically means to spread or divulge secret or scandalous information; diseminar is more scientific or neutral, disseminating information broadly.
Practice
1 What does diseminar mean?
to spread
2 Which fingerprint chart matches diseminar?
diseminar: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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