insidious

insidioso

Que causa daño poco a poco o de forma oculta, sin que al principio se note el peligro.

En inglés sencillo: Causing harm slowly or secretly, so people do not notice the danger at first.

• The disease is insidious.
• The insidious effects became clear only years later.
• Fear can have an insidious influence on daily life.

Sinónimos: subtle, stealthy

Expresiones frecuentes: an insidious disease, insidious effects, an insidious threat

engañoso, insidioso

Que resulta atractivo o tentador, pero busca engañar o hacer daño.

En inglés sencillo: Attractive or tempting, but intended to trick or harm someone.

• The offer was an insidious trap.
• Her insidious charm drew him into the scheme.
• He resisted the insidious temptation of easy money.

Sinónimos: deceptive, treacherous

Expresiones frecuentes: an insidious trap, insidious charm, an insidious temptation