Amenazas (en. Threats)

/ameˈnazas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Warning of harm or injury.

I received threats from a stranger.

Recibí amenazas de un desconocido.

Situation that involves risk or danger.

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to humanity.

El cambio climático es una de las mayores amenazas para la humanidad.

Manifestation of a hostile intention.

The threats received by the journalist were reported to the police.

Las amenazas recibidas por el periodista fueron denunciadas ante la policía.

From Latin 'menace', which means 'to threaten'.

to make threats

To express the intention to cause harm or injury to someone.

hacer amenazas

to live under threats

To be in a situation of constant risk or danger.

vivir bajo amenazas

veiled threats

Threats that are not expressed directly.

amenazas veladas

intimidation

Action of intimidating or instilling fear.

intimidación

coercion

Use of force to compel someone to act in a certain way.

coacción

risk

Possibility of harm or injury occurring.

riesgo

Indirect threat

When he says he didn't like your comment, it's a subtle threat.

Cuando dice que no le gustó tu comentario, es una amenaza sutil.

Threatening joke

Saying 'I'm going to kill you with laughter' in a humorous context.

Decir 'te voy a matar de risa' en un contexto humorístico.