Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Kwarentenas
quarantinenoun
- Alternative meanings
temporary isolation of a person, group, animal, or place to prevent the spread of disease or health risk
- Pronunciation
kwah-ren-TEH-nahs
- Root and affixes
Loanword adapted from Spanish cuarentena.
- Variants or conjugations
kwarentenas; quarantine; kwarentina
- Related words and expressions
health; isolation; disease; contagion; prevention
- Meaning and usage notes
Used in medical, public health, and emergency contexts when contact is limited for safety.
Actions & StatesBody & HealthSociety & Community
Naa siya sa kwarentenas sulod sa pipila ka adlaw.
He/she is in quarantine for a few days.
Gipatuman ang kwarentenas aron malikayan ang pagkatap sa sakit.
Quarantine was implemented to prevent the spread of the disease.