🇬🇧🇪🇸 herpes - herpes : English Lesson

Meaning of "herpes" ("herpes"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Herpes is an infection caused by a virus. There are different types of herpes viruses. Some can cause cold sores around the mouth, while others can cause sores on other parts of the body. It spreads through close contact, like kissing or sharing cups, and stays in the body once you catch it. It’s very common and can be managed with medicine.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Herpes on the lips is not fun, but it goes away with time and care.

My mom said never to share lip balm, or I might catch herpes!

I asked why I had a bump on my lip, and the nurse said it was herpes.

Washing your hands can help stop the spread of herpes.

Herpes blisters might look scary, but they usually go away in a week or so.

She woke with a sharp tingle and a red herpes sore on her lip. The clinic nurse said it was herpes. She watched the small blister and cried; the nurse gently said herpes can cause sores and gave a tube of cream for herpes. Day by day the sore shrank. She smiled, relieved the herpes was healing.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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