How to Say "malignant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “malignant” is “maligno” — C1 level.
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adjectiveC1formal
medical term for harmful tumors or diseases
Examples
Los resultados mostraron que el tumor no era maligno.
The results showed that the tumor was not malignant.
Es una forma maligna de la enfermedad.
It is a malignant form of the disease.
El cirujano extirpó el tejido maligno con éxito.
The surgeon successfully removed the malignant tissue.
Medical Accuracy
When discussing health in a professional way, 'maligno' is the technical term. Using 'malo' (bad) is understood but sounds less precise.
Confusing with 'Benigno'
Mistake: “El doctor dice que es maligno, ¡qué alivio!”
Correction: El doctor dice que es benigno, ¡qué alivio! ('Maligno' means it IS harmful/dangerous, 'Benigno' means it is not.)
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