benign

BrE /ˈbiː.nɪn/ AmE /ˈbiː.nɪn/

adjective en → es

1 HARMLESS [attributive, predicative] B2

not harmful or dangerous; not likely to cause problems, illness, etc.

inofensivo, benigno

  • a benign condition/disease

Collocations benign tumor · benign growth

  • The doctor said the lump was a benign cyst.

    El médico dijo que el bulto era un quiste benigno.

2 KIND [attributive, predicative] B1

kind and friendly; not likely to cause trouble or problems

bueno, amable

  • a benign attitude/behavior

Collocations benign smile · benign demeanor

  • She has a very benign and approachable personality.

    Ella tiene una personalidad muy amable y accesible.