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How to Say "self-destructive" in Spanish

The Spanish word forself-destructiveis suicidaB1 level.

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Figurative meaning, referring to harmful behavior.
A simplified illustration of a figure standing alone at the very edge of a tall, rocky cliff overlooking a vast, empty landscape, symbolizing being on the brink.

Examples

Él estaba teniendo pensamientos suicidas.

He was having suicidal thoughts.

Fue una misión suicida, pero necesaria para ganar la guerra.

It was a suicide mission, but necessary to win the war.

Dejó una nota suicida para su familia.

She left a suicide note for her family.

Adjective Agreement

Like the noun form, the adjective 'suicida' does not change its ending for masculine or feminine nouns. It only changes to plural: 'suicida' (singular) vs. 'suicidas' (plural).

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