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dañino

[daˈɲino]
adjectivemasculinepl: dañinos
prejudicial
1. Causing or capable of causing damage, harm, or injury
The pesticide proved to be harmful to the environment.
O pesticida provou ser prejudicial ao meio ambiente.
2. Detrimental to health, well-being, or interests
Smoking is injurious to your health.
Fumar é nocivo à sua saúde.
3. Causing negative consequences or adverse effects
Gossip can be hurtful to people's reputations.
Fofocas podem ser danosas à reputação das pessoas.
Synonyms
perjudicialnocivodeletéreomaléficolesivodanoso
Antonyms
benéficoprovechososaludableútilfavorable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicial
Most common equivalent in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
nocivo
Commonly used in health and environmental contexts
Portugal
nocivo
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Neutral/Formal
deletéreo
More technical or formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

influencia dañina (harmful influence)
efecto dañino (damaging effect)
sustancia dañina (harmful substance)
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