harmless

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhɑːm.ləs/ AmE /ˈhɑːrm.lɪs/

adjective en → es

1 SAFE [predicative / attributive] A2

not likely to cause harm or danger; safe

inofensivo, sin peligro

  • be harmless

Collocations harmless joke · harmless activity

  • The new drug is considered harmless.

    El nuevo medicamento se considera inofensivo.

2 INNOCENT [predicative / attributive] B1

not likely to cause trouble or do anything wrong; innocent

inocente, sin malicia

  • be harmless

Collocations harmless person · harmless comment

  • He is a harmless old man.

    Es un hombre anciano inofensivo.