vaccine in Portuguese

vaccine in Portuguese is vacínico, vacina — vaccine means a substance given to the body to trigger immunity against a disease, usually made from a weakened or inactive form of the germ that causes it.

vaccine in Portuguese

vacínico

adj

(immunology) Of or pertaining to cowpox as a source of material for vaccination against smallpox; also, of or pertaining to such material used for vaccination.

vacina

noun

A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance.

What does "vaccine" mean?

noun A substance given to the body to trigger immunity against a disease, usually made from a weakened or inactive form of the germ that causes it.
"Scientists developed a new vaccine in record time."
noun A computer program that detects and removes viruses or other malware; an antivirus.
"His old antivirus vaccine failed to catch the new ransomware."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

vaccine in a sentence

Scientists developed a new vaccine in record time.
She got the vaccine before traveling to a high-risk region.
His old antivirus vaccine failed to catch the new ransomware.

Similar words in Portuguese

jab shot

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vaccine" in Portuguese?

"vaccine" in Portuguese is vacínico, vacina. vaccine means: A substance given to the body to trigger immunity against a disease, usually made from a weakened or inactive form of the germ that causes it.

How do you use "vaccine" in a sentence?

Example: "Scientists developed a new vaccine in record time." In Portuguese, "vaccine" is vacínico, vacina.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "vaccine": vacínico, vacina.

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