toxina
“toxina” means “toxin” in Spanish (a poisonous substance produced by a living organism).
toxin
Also: poison
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El cuerpo elimina las toxinas de forma natural.
B1The body eliminates toxins naturally.
Beber mucha agua ayuda a limpiar las toxinas.
A2Drinking a lot of water helps to clear out toxins.
Algunas bacterias producen una toxina muy fuerte.
B2Some bacteria produce a very strong toxin.
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Quick Quiz: toxina
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the toxins'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'toxicum' (poison), which came from the Greek word 'toxikon', referring to the poison used on arrows.
First recorded: 19th century (in modern scientific context)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'toxina' only refer to chemicals?
Technically, it refers to substances produced by living things (like snakes or bacteria), but in everyday speech, people use it to refer to any harmful chemical or waste in the body.
Is it 'tóxico' or 'toxina'?
Use 'toxina' if you are naming the substance (the poison itself). Use 'tóxico' if you are describing something (like a 'toxic drink' or 'toxic person').
How do you say 'detox' in Spanish?
You can use 'desintoxicación' for the noun, or simply the short form 'detox', which is becoming very popular in Spanish-speaking countries.