mumps in Portuguese

mumps in Portuguese is caxumba, papeira, parotidite epidémica — mumps means a contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.

mumps in Portuguese

caxumba

noun

(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

papeira

noun

(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

parotidite epidémica

noun

(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

What does "mumps" mean?

noun A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.
"At issue is the so-called MMR vaccine, which immunizes children against measles, mumps and rubella, three potentially deadly diseases that were once common and have been mostly wiped out."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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mumps in a sentence

At issue is the so-called MMR vaccine, which immunizes children against measles, mumps and rubella, three potentially deadly diseases that were once common and have been mostly wiped out.
He caught mumps as a child, before the vaccine was widespread.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mumps" in Portuguese?

"mumps" in Portuguese is caxumba, papeira, parotidite epidémica. mumps means: A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.

How do you use "mumps" in a sentence?

Example: "He caught mumps as a child, before the vaccine was widespread." In Portuguese, "mumps" is caxumba, papeira, parotidite epidémica.

Are there other ways to say "mumps" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "mumps": caxumba, papeira, parotidite epidémica.

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