English–Spanish

“dangerous” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/peliˈɣɾoso/

Example

¡Cuidado! Ese coche es peligroso.

Be careful, that car is dangerous.

Illustration for peligroso (dangerous)

How to say “dangerous” in Spanish

“Dangerous” in Spanish is peligroso.

A child reaching toward an unlocked medicine cabinet.

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

Example sentences with peligroso

Por la noche, ese lugar es peligroso.

At night, that place is dangerous.

Tips for using peligroso

  • Ser describes an inherent hazard (ese tramo es peligroso) while estar marks a temporary dangerous condition (la carretera está peligrosa después de la lluvia).

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