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    Precipicio (en. Precipice)

    /preθiˈpiθjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An abyss or a place that has a steep drop.
    The path stops at the edge of the precipice.
    El sendero se detiene al borde del precipicio.
    A situation of imminent risk or danger.
    The country's economy is on the brink of a precipice.
    La economía del país se encuentra al borde del precipicio.
    An extreme difficulty that arises in life.
    The group of students was on the edge of academic collapse.
    El grupo de estudiantes estaba al borde del precipicio académico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'precipitium', meaning 'fall' or 'abyss'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the edge of the precipice
    To be in a situation of great danger.
    estar al borde del precipicio
    to jump into the precipice
    To make a risky or impulsive decision.
    saltar al precipicio
    to look into the precipice
    To reflect on a difficult or complicated situation.
    mirar al precipicio

    Related Words

    precipitated
    That occurs quickly or without preparation.
    precipitado
    to precipitate
    To cause something to happen quickly or forcefully.
    precipitar
    precipitation
    Force or action of falling quickly.
    precipitación

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a critical situation.
    It seems that his job situation is on a precipice.
    Parece que su situación laboral está en un precipicio.
    To take an unnecessary risk.
    Leaving the job without a backup plan is jumping into the precipice.
    Dejar el trabajo sin plan B es saltar al precipicio.