Meanings (ES + gloss)
ponzoña • veneno
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
Near-synonym: (loosely) venom
We used a poison to kill the weeds.
Phrases
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Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aponzoñar (disused) • emponzoñar
To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).
The assassin poisoned the king.
Phrases