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    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.