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amenaza

threat

noun ah-meh-NAH-sah Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Amenaza is used for physical, political, and figurative threats. The verb is amenazar (amenazar con + infinitive = to threaten to do something). A common collocation is bajo amenaza (under threat). Do not confuse with peligro (danger), which is an existing hazard rather than a deliberate warning.

Examples

"La sequía representa una amenaza para los cultivos."

Natural Translation

The drought represents a threat to crops.

Literal Translation

The drought represents a threat to-the crops

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