malignant

BrE /ˈmeɪ.lɪ.nənt/ AmE /ˈmeɪ.lɪ.nənt/

adjective en → es

1 DISEASE C1

relating to a disease that is very serious and likely to cause death if it spreads or is not treated quickly

maligno, canceroso

  • [T + obj]
  • [it be adj]

Collocations malignant tumor · malignant disease

  • She was diagnosed with a malignant tumor.

    Ella fue diagnosticada con un tumor maligno.

2 PERSON C1

relating to someone who is very unpleasant and does bad things on purpose

malvado, perverso

  • [T + obj]
  • [it be adj]

Collocations malignant person · malignant influence

  • He is a malignant influence on the children.

    Él es una influencia maligna para los niños.