Spanish Conversation · Level 143
45 words
Spanish word
peligrar
Pronunciation
IPA/peliˈɣɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbe in danger
Example
Con esta lluvia, la cosecha peligrará.
With this rain, the harvest will be in danger.
More examples
Sin medidas, la seguridad del barrio peligrará.
Without measures, the neighborhood's safety will be in danger.
Core concept
Person teetering on a cliff edge.
Common phrases
peligrar la vida
life in danger
peligrar la seguridad
safety in danger
peligrar la salud
health in danger
Similar words
correr peligro: Is exposed to an immediate threat and likely to suffer harm.
estar en peligro: Is in a state of danger.
estar en riesgo: Is in a risky situation with a chance of negative outcomes.
verse en peligro: Finds oneself suddenly in danger of harm.
Definition in Spanish
Estar en una situación de peligro o riesgo, de modo que algo pueda sufrir daño, pérdida o dejar de cumplirse.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin periculum 'danger' through Romance change that turns the noun into an intransitive verb meaning 'be in danger'.
Usage tips
- Peligrar is intransitive and does not take a direct object, so to say 'to endanger someone' Spanish uses poner en peligro or poner en riesgo.