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propagar

to spread

verb proh-pah-GAHR Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: From Latin propagare (to extend by layers).

Also means

to propagate

Usage Note

Propagar is a -gar verb with a spelling change before -e: propague (subjunctive/imperative). It describes the spread of ideas, disease, fire, or signals — propagar un virus, propagar noticias falsas. The reflexive propagarse is very common for things that spread on their own (el incendio se propagó rápidamente).

Examples

"El rumor se propagó por toda la ciudad."

Natural Translation

The rumour spread throughout the whole city.

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