No. 5,920 in Spanish
tóxico
Harmful or poisonous.
In a sentence
Esa planta es tóxica si se consume.
That plant is toxic if ingested.
Here, 'tóxico' is used as an adjective to describe a harmful or poisonous quality inherent in a substance.
Algunas relaciones pueden ser tóxicas para las personas involucradas.
Some relationships can be toxic for the people involved.
In this context, 'tóxico' metaphorically characterizes the negative emotional or relational effects within relationships.
Los gases tóxicos del incendio llenaron el edificio.
The toxic gases from the fire filled the building.
In this sentence, 'tóxico' describes the nature of gases that are harmful or hazardous to health.
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