When something is tóxico/a, it means it's poisonous or harmful. Think of a toxic chemical or a toxic relationship. This adjective changes based on whether the noun it describes is masculine (tóxico) or feminine (tóxica).
For example, if you say "un producto tóxico," you're talking about a toxic product (masculine). If you refer to "una sustancia tóxica," you mean a toxic substance (feminine).
You might use it to describe something that's literally poisonous, like a snake, or figuratively harmful, like a bad environment. Understanding this word helps you describe dangers and negative influences in Spanish.
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Eselsbrücke
Think of the English word 'toxic'. It sounds almost identical to 'tóxico' and means the same thing. The 'a' ending for feminine nouns is the only difference.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a bright green skull and crossbones symbol (a universal sign for poison) next to a bottle labeled 'TÓXICO' in big red letters. This visual immediately links the Spanish word to its meaning of poisonous.
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Herausforderung
Describe three things in your daily life that could be considered 'tóxico/a' (literally or figuratively) using full Spanish sentences. For example: 'El aire de la ciudad a veces es tóxico para la salud.' (The city air is sometimes toxic for health.)
Teste dich selbst 12 Fragen
Choose the best translation for 'tóxico' in the following sentence: 'Ese químico es tóxico.'
'Tóxico' means poisonous or harmful. In this context, 'poisonous' is the best fit.
Which of these words is an antonym (opposite) for 'tóxico'?
'Seguro' means safe, which is the opposite of 'tóxico' (poisonous/harmful).
Fill in the blank: 'No toques esa planta, es muy ___.'
The sentence implies a warning about the plant, so 'tóxica' (toxic) is the appropriate word.
La palabra 'tóxico' se refiere solo a cosas que pueden matarte.
False. While 'tóxico' can refer to lethal substances, it also describes things that are generally harmful, not just deadly.
Si algo es 'tóxico', es bueno para la salud.
False. 'Tóxico' means harmful, so it would not be good for health.
Podemos usar 'tóxico' para describir un veneno.
True. 'Tóxico' is commonly used to describe poisons or poisonous substances.
The relationship became toxic and they decided to separate.
Avoid processed foods; they are often toxic for long-term health.
The work environment was so toxic that many employees resigned.
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Describe una situación donde el ambiente puede ser tóxico.
Focus: tóxico
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¿Qué medidas tomarías para evitar relaciones tóxicas?
Focus: relaciones tóxicas
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Habla sobre los efectos de la contaminación tóxica en el medio ambiente.
Focus: contaminación tóxica
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Beispiel
Evita los productos químicos tóxicos en el hogar.
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