Italian Word · Advanced
focolaio
outbreak
Pronunciation: foh-koh-LAH-yoh
Meaning
A localized place or event from which a disease begins to spread.
Example
I medici hanno contenuto il focolaio in pochi giorni.
Doctors contained the outbreak within a few days.
Practice tips
- Practice focolaio out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for advanced-level learners.