What is the Spanish word for "poison"?

Learn how to say "poison" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

poison

Spanish

veneno

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Examples of how to use "poison" in Spanish

English
Some snakes have a deadly poison.
Spanish
Algunas serpientes tienen un veneno mortal.
English
The doctor warned that the plant is poison.
Spanish
El médico advirtió que la planta es venenosa.
English
He suspected the drink contained poison.
Spanish
Sospechaba que la bebida contenía veneno.
English
Keep all bottles of poison out of reach.
Spanish
Mantén todas las botellas de veneno fuera del alcance.
English
They tested the soil for traces of poison.
Spanish
Probaron el suelo en busca de rastros de veneno.

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