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“toxic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoksiko/

Example

El humo es tóxico.

The smoke is toxic.

Illustration for tóxico (toxic)

How to say “toxic” in Spanish

“Toxic” in Spanish is tóxico.

A poisonous agent that can cause illness or death by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.

Full entry for tóxico: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tóxico

No fumes cerca, el gas podría ser tóxico.

Don't smoke nearby; it could be toxic gas.

Tips for using tóxico

  • The adjective normally follows the noun in Spanish (humo tóxico) and commonly appears in everyday speech as a figurative label for toxic people or environments.

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