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dannoso

harmful

adjective dahn-NOH-zoh Rare

Origin: Latin damnosus, from damnum 'damage, loss.'

Also means

damaging

Usage Note

Dannoso is a common adjective for things that cause harm: dannoso per la salute (harmful to health), effetti dannosi (harmful effects). Do not confuse with pericoloso (dangerous) — dannoso stresses the damage caused, while pericoloso stresses the risk. Feminine dannosa, plural dannosi/dannose.

Examples

"Il fumo è dannoso per la salute."

Natural Translation

Smoking is harmful to health.

Literal Translation

The smoke is harmful for the health.

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