What does "pernicioso" mean in English?

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Spanish

pernicioso

English

pernicious

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Alternative translations of "pernicioso"

harmful
dangerous
injurious
destructive

Examples of how to use "pernicioso" in Spanish

Spanish
Fumar es un hábito muy pernicioso.
English
Smoking is a very harmful habit.
Spanish
El humo es extremadamente pernicioso para niños
English
Smoke is extremely harmful to children.
Spanish
Ese hábito puede resultar muy pernicioso
English
That habit can be very harmful.
Spanish
Un hábito pernicioso afecta la salud
English
A harmful habit affects health.
Spanish
Es pernicioso confiar en rumores
English
It is harmful to trust rumors.

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Fumar es un hábito muy pernicioso.

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