Spanish word

peligroso

Pronunciation

IPA/peliˈɣɾoso/

Meaning

  • adjectivedangerous

Example

¡Cuidado! Ese coche es peligroso.

Be careful, that car is dangerous.

Illustration for peligroso (dangerous)

More examples

Por la noche, ese lugar es peligroso.

At night, that place is dangerous.

Core concept

A child reaching toward an unlocked medicine cabinet.

Common phrases

  • lugar peligroso

    dangerous place

  • trabajo peligroso

    dangerous job

  • deporte peligroso

    dangerous sport

Similar words

arriesgado: Involves taking a bold risk that has a high chance of failure or loss.
inseguro: Lacks safety or stability, creating conditions where accidents are likely.
dañino: Causes harm or damage to health, objects, or the environment.

Definition in Spanish

Que indica la posibilidad de daño o peligro en una persona, objeto o situación.

Word origin

The adjective peligroso derives from Latin perīculum 'risk' and the Spanish suffix -oso that marks 'having the quality of' danger.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • peligrodangernoun
  • peligrosidaddangerousnessnoun
  • peligrosamentedangerouslyadverb

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