What does peligro in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word peligro in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use peligro in Spanish.

The word peligro in Spanish means danger, risk, threat, be in danger, look for danger, go looking for danger, run a risk, take a risk, be in danger, in danger, out of danger, run from danger, fire hazard, sense of danger, alone in the face of danger, alone to face the danger. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word peligro

danger, risk, threat

nombre masculino (amenaza, riesgo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Hay peligro de inundación en las zonas bajas de la ciudad.
There is danger of flooding in the low-lying areas of the city.

be in danger

verbo intransitivo (estar en peligro)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Con la contaminación ambiental, peligran la flora y la fauna del planeta.
The flora and fauna of the planet are in danger due to environmental pollution.

look for danger, go looking for danger

locución verbal (ponerse en riesgo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Va buscando el peligro, la adrenalina, por eso va a 200 km/h con la moto.

run a risk, take a risk

locución verbal (arriesgarse)

No me gusta que corras peligros innecesarios, así que no conduzcas bebido.
I do not like running the risk of unnecessary danger, so do not drive drunk.

be in danger

locución verbal (peligrar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ese vaso corre peligro en el borde de la mesa.
This glass is in danger at the edge of the table.

in danger

locución adverbial (en riesgo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las imprudencias de Pedro al volante pueden poner en peligro a otros conductores.
Pedro's recklessness at the wheel can put other drivers at risk.

out of danger

locución adverbial (a salvo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Los rehenes ya están fuera de peligro.
The hostages are now out of danger.

run from danger

locución verbal (escapar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Yo no me hago el valiente; yo le huyo al peligro.

fire hazard

locución nominal masculina (aviso de inflamabilidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sense of danger

(percepción de peligro)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

alone in the face of danger, alone to face the danger

locución adjetiva (sin apoyo ante el peligro)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El soldado acusó a sus compañeros de dejarlo solo ante el peligro en el campo de batalla.
The soldier accused his comrades of leaving him alone in the face of danger on the battlefield.

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