Una perjudicial
Example: La contaminación es una influencia perjudicial para la salud pública.
Definition
"Una perjudicial" refers to a harmful or damaging influence or effect, particularly one that negatively impacts health, well-being, or the environment. In the example, it describes pollution as a harmful influence on public health.
Etymology
The phrase "una perjudicial" derives from the Spanish adjective "perjudicial," which comes from the Latin verb "perjudicare," meaning to harm or injure. "Per-" implies thoroughly, and "judicare" relates to judging or causing harm. Did you know? The root is connected to legal harm, reflecting how damage was once judged in courts.
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"Una perjudicial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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