lethal

BrE /ˈliːθəl/ AmE /ˈlit̬həl/

adjective en → es

1 DEADLY [attributive, predicative] B2

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous

letal, mortal, letalmente peligroso

  • a lethal weapon
  • be lethal

Collocations lethal injection · lethal gas

  • The drug was so lethal that it killed him instantly.

    La droga era tan letal que lo mató en el acto.

2 EXTREMELY BAD [attributive, predicative] C1

very bad or unpleasant; extremely harmful or damaging

letalmente malo, muy perjudicial

  • a lethal mistake
  • be lethal

Collocations lethal advice · lethal decision

  • His advice was so lethal that it ruined the project.

    Su consejo fue tan letal que arruinó el proyecto.