Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
benigno
Pronunciation
IPA/beˈniɣno/
Meaning
- adjectivemild
Example
El tiempo es benigno hoy.
The weather is mild today.
More examples
El profesor recibió a los alumnos con una sonrisa benigna.
The teacher greeted the students with a gentle smile.
Core concept
A harmless, benevolent quality.
Common phrases
trato benigno
gentle treatment
actitud benigna
gentle attitude
sonrisa benigna
gentle smile
Similar words
amable: Friendly and pleasant toward others, showing simple warmth and kindness.
cortés: Polite and well-mannered in behavior and speech, following social etiquette.
bondadoso: Compassionate and generous toward others, motivated by concern for people.
apacible: Calm and serene in character or mood, maintaining quiet composure.
Definition in Spanish
Califica a personas, cosas o situaciones como benignas, es decir, de efecto no dañino y de carácter benévolo o favorable.
Word origin
Spanish benigno comes from Latin benignus, built on bene 'well', originally meaning 'well-disposed' and giving the word both the not-harmful and the kindly senses.
Usage tips
- Frequently used in medical, official, or descriptive contexts such as diagnoses or weather, and words like amable or bondadoso are more natural for praising everyday kindness.