Adjective
/nɔˈsi.βo/
The word "nocivo" refers to anything that can cause harm, damage, or adverse effects, particularly in a biological or ecological context. It is frequently used in the fields of law and medicine to describe substances, behaviors, or actions that can lead to negative health outcomes or environmental damage.
Frequency of use: "Nocivo" is a term commonly encountered in written contexts, especially in scientific and legal documents, and is also used in everyday spoken language when discussing health and safety.
Exposure to harmful chemicals can lead to serious illnesses.
El humo de tabaco es considerado nocivo para la salud.
Tobacco smoke is considered harmful to health.
Algunas especies de plantas son nocivas para los animales domésticos.
While "nocivo" itself isn't typically found in many fixed idiomatic expressions, it is often part of common phrases related to health and safety. Below are examples where "nocivo" is contextually important:
Environmental pollution is harmful to public health.
Ignorar los efectos nocivos de una dieta poco saludable puede llevar a problemas serios.
Ignoring the harmful effects of an unhealthy diet can lead to serious issues.
Los insecticidas nocivos han sido prohibidos en varios países.
Harmful pesticides have been banned in several countries.
La falta de sueño es nociva tanto para la mente como para el cuerpo.
The word "nocivo" comes from the Latin "nocivus," which means "harmful" or "injurious," deriving from "nocere," meaning "to harm or injure." This root is preserved in various Romance languages, retaining a similar meaning.
Synonyms: - Dañino (harmful) - Perjudicial (detrimental) - Tóxico (toxic)
Antonyms: - Benigno (benign) - Saludable (healthy) - Inofensivo (harmless)