Peligrosa (en. Dangerous)

/pe.li.'ɣɾo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something that presents a risk or threat.

That animal is dangerous and you shouldn't approach it.

Ese animal es peligroso y no deberías acercarte.

Someone who can cause problems or complicated situations.

He is a dangerous person and I don't trust him.

Es una persona peligrosa y no confío en ella.

A situation that can result in harm or misfortune.

The road has many dangerous curves.

La carretera tiene muchas curvas peligrosas.

From Latin 'peligrosus', meaning 'risky'.

dangerous decision

A choice that can lead to negative consequences.

peligrosa decisión

dangerous situation

A state that can result in harm or risk.

situación peligrosa

dangerous night

An evening where there are high levels of risk or criminality.

noche peligrosa

danger

Situation where there is a risk of harm or loss.

peligro

threat

Possibility of something bad happening.

amenaza

risk

Exposure to a danger or harm.

riesgo

dangerous girl

That girl has a reputation for being dangerous because of her actions.

Esa chica tiene una reputación de ser peligrosa por sus acciones.

dangerous life

He lives a dangerous life, always getting into trouble.

Lleva una vida peligrosa, siempre metiéndose en problemas.