Translation of Italian word "velenoso" to English
velenoso
/ve.leˈno.zo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'velenoso' expresses 'poisonous, venomous' (Poisonous, venomous). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). The meaning of 'velenoso' shifts subtly depending on whether it precedes or follows the noun — pre-nominal position often adds a figurative or emphatic nuance.
🇬🇧 English
poisonous, venomous
Example
Quel fungo rosso con macchie bianche è velenoso.
That red mushroom with white spots is poisonous.
Esistono vari tipi di serpenti velenosi nel deserto.
Various types of venomous snakes exist in the desert.
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Common phrases
- veleno letale— deadly poison
- Esistono vari tipi di serpenti velenosi nel deserto.— Various types of venomous snakes exist in the desert.
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What does the Italian word "velenoso" mean?▼
The Italian word "velenoso" means "poisonous, venomous" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Quel fungo rosso con macchie bianche è velenoso." (which translates as "That red mushroom with white spots is poisonous.").
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