contagious

US /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
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1.

contagioso

describing a disease that can be spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact

:
The flu is highly contagious.
L'influenza è molto contagiosa.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease.
Il morbillo è una malattia virale altamente contagiosa.
2.

contagioso

describing an emotion or attitude that spreads quickly to others

:
Her enthusiasm was contagious.
Il suo entusiasmo era contagioso.
His laughter was so contagious that soon everyone in the room was smiling.
La sua risata era così contagiosa che presto tutti nella stanza sorridevano.