Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
nocivo
Pronunciation
IPA/noˈθiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveharmful
Example
Este producto es nocivo para la salud.
This product is harmful to health.
More examples
El uso nocivo de medicamentos sin receta es peligroso.
The harmful use of over-the-counter medications is dangerous.
Core concept
Something that causes harm or injury to people, animals, or the environment.
Common phrases
uso nocivo
harmful use
consumo nocivo
harmful consumption
efecto nocivo
harmful effect
Similar words
dañino: Causes physical damage or deterioration to the body or to objects.
perjudicial: Harms health or a person's interests.
tóxico: Causes poisoning on ingestion or contact.
insalubre: Creates unsanitary conditions that harm health.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa daño o perjuicio a algo o a alguien, especialmente a la salud o al medio ambiente.
Word origin
From Latin nocivus, from the verb nocēre 'to harm', so the root noc- denotes causing injury or damage.
Usage tips
- A relatively formal or technical adjective common in warnings, reports, and labels, where speakers often prefer dañino, perjudicial, or expressions with hacer daño in conversation.
Other meanings
- toxicadjective
Opposites
- beneficiosobeneficialadjective
- inofensivoharmlessadjective
Related words
- nocivamenteharmfullyadverb
- nocividadharmfulnessnoun