What is the Spanish word for "unhealthy"?

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

English

unhealthy

Spanish

insalubre

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Alternative translations of "unhealthy"

malsano
nocivo
dañino
perjudicial

Examples of how to use "unhealthy" in Spanish

English
Eating fast food every day is unhealthy.
Spanish
Comer comida rápida todos los días no es saludable.
English
Eating too much sugar is unhealthy for you.
Spanish
Comer demasiado azúcar no es saludable para ti.
English
That environment looks unhealthy for the children.
Spanish
Ese entorno parece poco saludable para los niños.
English
His unhealthy habits worry his family.
Spanish
Sus hábitos poco saludables preocupan a su familia.
English
Skipping sleep regularly is very unhealthy overall.
Spanish
Faltar al sueño regularmente es muy poco saludable en general.

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