harmful

• Describe algo que causa o puede causar daño o perjuicio.

Describes something that causes or is capable of causing damage or injury.

1. Causing damage or injuryA2formal

   Having the ability to cause physical, mental, or emotional harm.

   Dañino, nocivo

   • Smoking is harmful to your health.
   • The chemicals in this product can be harmful if ingested.
   • Exposure to the sun without protection can be harmful.

   Sinónimosdamagingdangerousdeleteriousdestructivedetrimentalhurtfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousunhealthy

   Antónimosbeneficialharmlesshelpfulsafesalutarywholesome

2. Detrimental or negativeB1formal

   Causing negative effects or damage to something, such as reputation or environment.

   Dañino, perjudicial

   • The scandal was harmful to the company's reputation.
   • Deforestation is harmful to the ecosystem.
   • Spreading false information can be harmful to society.

   Sinónimosadversedamagingdeleteriousdestructivedetrimentalhurtfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousunhealthy

   Antónimosadvantageousbeneficialconstructivegoodharmlesshelpfulsafewholesome