Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contaminar
verb
/kɒnˈtæmɪneɪr/
Definition
To make something unclean or harmful by introducing a pollutant or other harmful substance.
Examples
- El derrame de petróleo contaminó las aguas del río.
- The factory’s waste contaminated the nearby soil.
- Debemos tomar medidas para no contaminar el aire.
- We must take steps to avoid contaminating the air.
Meaning
Contaminar refers to the act of polluting or tainting something, often associated with environmental issues, substances, or environments that become impure.
Synonyms
- poluir
- infectar
- manchar
- taint
- spoil