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“danger” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈliɣɾo/

Example

Ten cuidado: hay peligro cerca.

Be careful: there is danger nearby.

Illustration for peligro (danger)

How to say “danger” in Spanish

“Danger” in Spanish is peligro.

Possibility of harm to a person or thing.

Full entry for peligro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with peligro

Los excursionistas estuvieron en peligro al perderse.

The hikers were in danger when they got lost.

Tips for using peligro

  • When specifying what may happen, Spanish typically uses 'hay peligro de...' followed by a noun or an infinitive to indicate the specific risk.

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