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insidious in Portuguese

insidious in Portuguese is insidioso, insidiador — insidious means causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.

insidious in Portuguese

insidioso
adj
Causing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
insidiador
adj
Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.

What does "insidious" mean?

  1. adjective Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
    "The disease is insidious, showing almost no symptoms until it has spread."
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insidious in a sentence

  • The disease is insidious, showing almost no symptoms until it has spread.
  • Prejudice can be insidious, shaping opinions before people notice it happening.

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What is "insidious" in Portuguese?

"insidious" in Portuguese is insidioso, insidiador. insidious means: Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.

How do you use "insidious" in a sentence?

Example: "The disease is insidious, showing almost no symptoms until it has spread." In Portuguese, "insidious" is insidioso, insidiador.

Are there other ways to say "insidious" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "insidious": insidioso, insidiador.

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