Portuguese Word · Advanced
surto
outbreak
Pronunciation: SOOR-toh
Meaning
A sudden occurrence or increase of disease or another harmful event.
Example
As equipes de saúde controlaram o surto rapidamente.
Health teams controlled the outbreak quickly.
Practice tips
- Practice surto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for advanced-level learners.