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"Genial" is an adjective which is often translated as "great", and "dañino" is an adjective which is often translated as "harmful". Learn more about the difference between "genial" and "dañino" below.
genial(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(extremely good)
a. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Es genial que puedas pasar tu cumpleaños con tus mejores amigos.It's great that you can spend your birthday with your best friends.
b. brilliant
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Es una película genial. Me encantó.It's a brilliant movie. I loved it.
c. fantastic
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Me parece una idea genial. Deberías ponerla en práctica.I think it's a fantastic idea. You should put it into practice.
a. funny
Ella siempre cuenta alguna historia genial.She is always telling some funny story.
b. witty
Mi cuñado es un tipo muy genial, muy agudo.My brother-in-law is a very witty, very sharp guy.
a. brilliant
El genial autor Jorge Luís Borges escribió "Las ruinas circulares".The brilliant author Jorge Luís Borges wrote "The Circular Ruins."
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express approval)
a. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Ya terminaste el proyecto? ¡Genial!You already finished the project? Great!
b. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Conseguí entradas para el concierto. - ¡Genial!I got tickets for the concert. - Cool!
c. that's fantastic
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Aprobé el examen de manejar. - ¡Genial!I passed my driving test. - That's fantastic!
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express sarcasm)
a. great
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Genial! Otra vez no funciona la calefacción.Great! The heating isn't working again.
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dañino(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. harmful
Se trata de un pesticida extremadamente dañino para los seres humanos.This pesticide is extremely harmful to human beings.
b. bad
Que fumar es dañino para la salud no es ningún secreto.The fact that smoking is bad for your health is no secret.
a. hurtful
Sus comentarios fueron dañinos e injustos.His comments were hurtful and unfair.
b. malicious
Su exmarido es una persona dañina, dispuesto a todo para verla sufrir.Her ex-husband is a malicious person, prepared to go any length to see her suffer.
a. destructive
Los cuervos resultan muy dañinos para los cultivos.Crows are very destructive to crops.
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