Spanish word

tóxico

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoksiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivetoxic

Example

El humo es tóxico.

The smoke is toxic.

Illustration for tóxico (toxic)

More examples

No fumes cerca, el gas podría ser tóxico.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • humo tóxico

    toxic smoke

  • gas tóxico

    toxic gas

  • producto tóxico

    toxic product

Similar words

peligroso: Presents a high risk of danger or accident in a given situation.
venenoso: Contains a poison that makes people or animals sick when eaten or swallowed.
nocivo: Produces harmful effects on health, growth, or functioning, usually not instantly severe.
perjudicial: Creates harm or disadvantage to someone's interests, finances, or reputation.

Definition in Spanish

Que contiene o produce sustancias que pueden causar daño o enfermedad en organismos vivos al inhalarlas, ingerirlas o entrar en contacto con la piel.

Word origin

Spanish tóxico derives from Latin toxicus and Greek toxikon, originally meaning the poison applied to arrows and later any poisonous material.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • harmfuladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • toxicidadtoxicitynoun
  • intoxicaciónpoisoningnoun

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