Inofensivo (en. Harmless)

/ino.fenˈsi.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not cause offense or harm.
His comment was harmless and did not bother anyone.
Su comentario fue inofensivo y no molestó a nadie.
Something that is innocuous or not dangerous.
The venom of that species of snake is harmless to humans.
El veneno de esa especie de serpiente es inofensivo para los humanos.
Attitudes or behaviors that do not provoke negative reactions.
That type of joke is harmless in a friendly environment.
Ese tipo de bromas son inofensivas en un entorno amistoso.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'inoffensivus' which means 'not offending'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be harmless
Acting in a way that does not cause harm or annoyance.
ser inofensivo
harmless comment
A comment that is not hurtful or offensive.
comentario inofensivo
harmless joke
A joke that does not cause discomfort.
broma inofensiva

Related Words

offensive
That causes offense or harm.
ofensivo
harmful
That causes damage or injury.
dañino
innocuous
That does not produce harmful effects.
inoquo

Slang Meanings

Something that is not serious.
That's just a harmless comment, don’t take it to heart.
Eso es solo un comentario inofensivo, no te lo tomes a pecho.
Without danger.
He's a harmless guy, he just makes jokes.
Es un tipo inofensivo, solo hace chistes.