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    Peligro (en. Danger)

    /peˈliɣɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation that involves a risk or a threat.
    The shipwreck poses a danger to the lives of the survivors.
    El naufragio representa un peligro para la vida de los sobrevivientes.
    A circumstance that can cause physical or moral harm.
    The danger of accidents increases when driving recklessly.
    El peligro de accidentes aumenta cuando se conduce de manera imprudente.
    The possibility of something negative occurring.
    There is a great danger of losing the harvest due to drought.
    Hay un gran peligro de perder la cosecha debido a la sequía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'peligrosus', meaning 'that can cause harm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in danger
    In a situation that can result in harm or threat.
    en peligro
    to get someone out of danger
    To ensure someone escapes from a dangerous situation.
    sacar del peligro
    to be in danger
    To be at risk of suffering some harm.
    estar en peligro

    Related Words

    dangerous
    That causes or can cause danger.
    peligroso
    harm
    Harm or damage done to something.
    perjuicio
    risk
    Probability of damage or loss occurring.
    riesgo

    Slang Meanings

    Critical situation
    That party became a danger; there were too many people.
    Esa fiesta se volvió un peligro, había demasiada gente.
    Risky thing
    Investing in that company is a total danger.
    Invertir en esa empresa es un peligro total.