outbreak
US /ˈaʊt.breɪk/
UK /ˈaʊt.breɪk/
1.
epidemia, focolaio, scoppio
a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease
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The sudden outbreak of the flu caught everyone by surprise.
L'improvvisa epidemia di influenza ha colto tutti di sorpresa.
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There was an outbreak of violence in the city.
C'è stato un focolaio di violenza in città.