What is the Portuguese word for "threaten"?

Learn how to say "threaten" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

threaten

Portuguese

ameaçar

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Examples of how to use "threaten" in Portuguese

English
The large dog did not threaten us.
Portuguese
O cachorro grande não nos ameaçou.
English
Storm clouds threaten our picnic plans.
Portuguese
Nuvens de tempestade ameaçam nossos planos de piquenique.
English
The manager threatened to call security.
Portuguese
O gerente ameaçou chamar a segurança.
English
They are threatening to cancel the show.
Portuguese
Eles estão ameaçando cancelar o show.
English
She has threatened to quit her job.
Portuguese
Ela ameaçou sair do emprego.
English
The company will threaten legal action soon.
Portuguese
A empresa ameaçará tomar medidas legais em breve.

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The large dog did not threaten us.

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