polluted

BrE /ˈpɒljʊtɪd/ AmE /ˈpɑːljutɪd/

adjective en → es

1 DIRTY [attributive / predicative] B1

containing or made dirty by harmful substances, especially poisonous chemicals and waste products

contaminado, sucio, dañino

  • polluted water/air

Collocations polluted air · polluted rivers

  • The river is polluted with chemicals from the factory.

    El río está contaminado con químicos de la fábrica.

2 ENVIRONMENT [attributive / predicative] B2

causing or resulting in pollution; harmful to the environment

peligroso para el medio ambiente, contaminante

  • polluted industry

Collocations polluted industry · polluted environment

  • The city's industrial activities are a major source of polluted air.

    Las actividades industriales de la ciudad son una fuente importante de aire contaminado.