venenoso
/beneˈnoso/
The English word 'poisonous' is translated into Spanish as venenoso.
The term venenoso is used to describe something containing sufficient poison to be dangerous.
Meaning: containing sufficient poison to be dangerous (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective venenoso is derived from the Spanish noun veneno, which means 'poison'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the terms nocivo or nociva can be used to mean 'poisonous' or 'harmful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, venenoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use venenosa for feminine singular nouns, venenosos for masculine plural nouns and venenosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/beneˈnoso/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, there is a conceptual distinction between venenoso (poisonous) and ponzoñoso (venomous), though they are often used interchangeably in casual speech.
- The word venenoso descends from the Late Latin word venēnōsus, which shares an ancient root with the English word 'venom'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone is described as having a mirada venenosa, it means they have a 'poisonous gaze' that is spiteful or extremely unkind.
Examples in context
- ¡No respiren! Es gas venenoso.Don't breathe! It's poisonous gas.This sentence shows how to use venenoso to describe gas.Tatoeba #1165960 by marcelostockle, translation #1165962 by marcelostockle
- ¡Contén la respiración! Es gas venenoso.Hold your breath! It's poisonous gas.Tatoeba #1165964 by marcelostockle, translation #1165965 by marcelostockle
- ¿Es venenoso?Is it poisonous?This sentence shows how to ask a question using venenoso.Tatoeba #2295616 by marcelostockle, translation #2248466 by CK
- Cuidado con esa serpiente, es venenosa.Be careful with that snake, it's poisonous.
- No toques esas plantas, son tóxicas.Don't touch those plants, they are poisonous.
- Ese hongo es mortal si se ingiere.That mushroom is poisonous if consumed.
- Ese insecto tiene veneno.That insect is poisonous.
- La araña viuda negra es venenosa.The black widow spider is poisonous.
- Este producto contiene sustancias tóxicas para la salud.This product contains toxic substances for health.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are hiking in the woods.
- Alejandro¡Cuidado, Lucía! Esa planta es venenosa.Be careful, Lucía! That plant is poisonous.
- LucíaNo lo sabía, gracias por avisarme.I didn't know, thanks for warning me.
- AlejandroEs mejor no tocar nada venenoso aquí.It's better not to touch anything poisonous here.
- LucíaTienes razón, sigamos el camino.You're right, let's stay on the path.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry venenoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries venenoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
