moho tóxico
/moo toɡsiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "toxic mold" is translated into Spanish as moho tóxico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use moho tóxico or moho nocivo. In Argentina, the term hongo tóxico is used to say "toxic mold".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to "toxic molds" in the plural, both the noun and the adjective are pluralized as mohos tóxicos.
How do you pronounce it?
/moo toɡsiko/
Did you know?
- The word tóxico shares a root with the word for 'bow' in Ancient Greek, because early poisons were applied to the tips of arrows launched from bows.
- The Spanish word moho is a homonym for a term meaning 'rust' or 'oxidation' when referring to metals, though the two meanings are never confused in context.
- The word tóxico is frequently used in modern Spanish slang to describe a 'toxic' person in a romantic relationship, moving far beyond its literal biological meaning.
Examples in context
- El apartamento está infectado con moho tóxico y debe ser desinfectado de manera urgente.The apartment is infested with toxic mold and needs to be disinfected urgently.
- Tienes que tener cuidado, ese sótano tiene moho dañino.You have to be careful, that basement has toxic mold.
- Hay moho tóxico en las paredes.There is toxic mold on the walls.
- Hay moho tóxico en la pared.There is toxic mold on the wall.
- Debemos eliminar el moho tóxico rápidamente.We must remove the toxic mold quickly.
- El moho tóxico puede causar alergias.Toxic mold can cause allergies.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are inspecting their new apartment.
- LucíaDaniel, mira este moho tóxico en el techo.Daniel, look at this toxic mold on the ceiling.
- DanielEs un problema serio para la salud.It is a serious health problem.
- Lucía¿Podemos limpiar el moho tóxico nosotros?Can we clean the toxic mold ourselves?
- DanielNo, es mejor llamar a un profesional.No, it is better to call a professional.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moho, tóxico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
