envenenado
“envenenado” means “poisoned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
poisoned
Also: tainted
📝 In Action
El perro se comió un trozo de carne envenenado.
B1The dog ate a piece of poisoned meat.
Ten cuidado con ese río, el agua está envenenada.
B1Be careful with that river; the water is poisoned.
bitter
Also: toxic, spiteful
📝 In Action
Él tiene un corazón envenenado por el rencor.
B2He has a heart poisoned by resentment.
Lanzó un comentario envenenado contra su rival.
C1He made a spiteful comment against his rival.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish prefix 'en-' (to put into) and the noun 'veneno' (poison), which comes from the Latin word 'venenum', meaning a drug or magic potion.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'envenenado' for a snake bite?
Not usually. You would say the snake is 'venenosa' (venomous). You would use 'envenenado' to describe the person after the venom has entered their system.
Is 'envenenado' used for spoiled food?
No, if food just went bad naturally, use 'podrido' (rotten) or 'caducado' (expired). Use 'envenenado' only if it contains actual poison.