Mias (en. Mine)
/mjas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Harmful substance that originates from organic decomposition.
The mias from the contaminated river affected the health of the residents.
Las mias que provenían del río contaminado afectaron la salud de los residentes.
Air contaminated by harmful vapors.
It was said that the place was full of mias that caused illnesses.
Se decía que el lugar estaba lleno de mias que causaban enfermedades.
Etymology
It derives from the Greek 'mia', which means 'contamination'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mias of nature
Those harmful vapors that arise naturally.
mias de la naturaleza
avoid the mias
Take measures to avoid exposure to toxic substances.
evitar las mias
Related Words
miasmatic
Related to a miasma.
miasmático
contamination
Harmful alteration of the environment.
contaminación
Slang Meanings
Unpleasant or dirty atmosphere.
That party was full of mias, I didn’t want to stay.
Esa fiesta estaba llena de mias, no quise quedarme.
Toxic or negative situation.
The mias climate of that conversation made everyone feel uncomfortable.
El clima mias de esa conversación hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.