What is the Spanish word for "poisonous"?

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

English

poisonous

Spanish

venenoso

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Alternative translations of "poisonous"

tóxico

Examples of how to use "poisonous" in Spanish

English
Some snakes are very poisonous.
Spanish
Algunas serpientes son muy venenosas.
English
The mushroom looked harmless but was poisonous.
Spanish
El hongo parecía inofensivo pero era venenoso.
English
Never touch that plant; it is poisonous.
Spanish
Nunca toques esa planta; es venenosa.
English
Some snakes have a poisonous bite that harms.
Spanish
Algunas serpientes tienen una mordedura venenosa que hace daño.
English
She warned him about the poisonous gas leak.
Spanish
Ella le advirtió sobre la fuga de gas venenoso.

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