propagar

Senses

1. 1.

   to spread, to propagate

   to cause something (disease, news, idea) to spread to more people or places

2. 2.

   to disseminate, to broadcast

   to distribute or transmit information widely

3. 3.

   to propagate, to reproduce

   to cause organisms or plants to multiply or reproduce

Examples

• "As redes sociais ajudam a propagar notícias falsas rapidamente."

  Social media helps spread fake news quickly.

• "O vírus se propagou por toda a região em questão de semanas."

  The virus spread throughout the region in a matter of weeks.

• "É importante propagar informações corretas sobre saúde pública."

  It's important to disseminate correct information about public health.

Usage

Propagar is a regular -ar verb commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears with reflexive pronoun "se" (propagar-se) to indicate self-spreading. Common collocations include "propagar boatos" (spread rumors), "propagar a fé" (spread the faith), and "propagar doenças" (spread diseases).