This is the 1259th most frequent Spanish word.
dengue
"Dengue" refers to a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever, rash, and joint pain.
Here, 'dengue' is used as the name of the disease.
El dengue es una enfermedad transmitida por mosquitos.
Dengue is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
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.