Envenenado (en. Poisoned)

/embe.ne.neˈaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been contaminated by poison.
The river is poisoned by chemical waste.
El río está envenenado por desechos químicos.
Description of a person who has consumed poison.
The poisoned individual was taken to the emergency hospital.
El envenenado fue llevado al hospital de emergencia.
Condition of food that contains poison.
The food was poisoned and caused poisoning.
La comida estaba envenenada y causó intoxicación.

Etymology

From the verb 'envenenar', which comes from the Latin 'venenare', related to 'venenum' meaning poison.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poisoned by jealousy
Emotional state of resentment and envy that can affect a person.
envenenado por los celos

Related Words

poison
Substance that causes harm or death when introduced into an organism.
veneno
to poison
To introduce poison into something or someone.
envenenar
poisoning
Harmful effect produced in the body by the ingestion of poisons.
intoxicación

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated or dangerous situation.
After that fight, I'm poisoned by everything that's going on.
Después de esa pelea, estoy envenenado con todo lo que está pasando.
To describe a harmful or toxic relationship.
That friendship became poisoned after the betrayal.
Esa amistad se volvió envenenada después de la traición.