How to Say "destructive element" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “destructive element” is “virus” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
figurative sense (e.g., a virus of corruption)
Examples
Necesito instalar un antivirus porque mi laptop tiene un virus.
I need to install antivirus software because my laptop has a virus.
Ese rumor fue como un virus que dañó la reputación de la empresa.
That rumor was like a virus that damaged the company's reputation.
Figurative Use
You can use 'virus' metaphorically to describe anything that spreads and causes harm, like bad ideas, corruption, or rumors.
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