Amenazado (en. Threatened)

/ameˈnaθaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That is under the threat of harm or danger.

The forest was declared a threatened area due to deforestation.

El bosque fue declarado área amenazada por la deforestación.

That has been the subject of words or actions that imply a threat.

He felt threatened by the attitudes of his peers.

Se sintió amenazado por las actitudes de sus compañeros.

At risk of extinction or disappearance.

Many animal species are threatened due to illegal hunting.

Muchas especies animales están amenazadas debido a la caza ilegal.

Derived from the verb "amenazar," which comes from the Latin 'amenazare.'

To be threatened

To be in a situation of danger or risk.

estar amenazado

Threatened with death

To be under the threat of being killed.

amenazado de muerte

To be a threatened animal

A term used to describe a species at risk of extinction.

ser un animal amenazado

Threat

A warning or indication that harm will be caused.

amenaza

To threaten

To make a threat; to indicate that harm will be done to someone.

amenazar

To protect

To keep or defend something from danger.

proteger

To feel insecure or at risk of harm.

After the fight, he felt very threatened by his adversaries.

Después de la pelea, se sintió muy amenazado por sus adversarios.

To be in a disadvantageous position in a situation.

Since the new boss arrived, everyone feels threatened at work.

Desde que llegó el nuevo jefe, todos se sienten amenazados en su trabajo.