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    Ponzoña (en. Poison)

    /ponˈθo.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Harmful or toxic substance that causes damage to health.
    The laboratory found poison in the soil sample.
    El laboratorio encontró ponzoña en la muestra del suelo.
    Contaminated or spoiled food product.
    That cheese has gone bad and should not be consumed.
    Ese queso se volvió ponzoña y no se debe consumir.

    Etymology

    From the term 'ponzoña' which comes from the Latin 'pōntio' meaning 'poison'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poison in food
    Presence of harmful substances in food.
    ponzoña en la comida
    to remove poison
    To eliminate harmful or detrimental elements from something.
    sacar ponzoña

    Related Words

    toxicity
    The ability of an agent to cause harm.
    toxicidad
    poison
    Substance that produces harmful effects on an organism.
    veneno

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a despicable or malicious person.
    Don't hang out with him, he's toxic.
    No te juntes con él, es una ponzoña.
    Toxic or detrimental situation in a social environment.
    That party turned toxic, we better leave.
    Esa fiesta se volvió una ponzoña, mejor salgamos.