What is the Spanish word for "hazard"?

Learn how to say "hazard" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hazard

Spanish

peligro

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Alternative translations of "hazard"

riesgo
amenaza
peligro potencial
obstáculo

Examples of how to use "hazard" in Spanish

English
This is a serious health and safety hazard.
Spanish
Este es un serio peligro para la salud y la seguridad.
English
A wet floor can be a serious hazard.
Spanish
Un piso mojado puede ser un peligro grave.
English
Smoke in the building is a fire hazard.
Spanish
El humo en el edificio es un riesgo de incendio.
English
He pointed out the electrical hazard immediately.
Spanish
Él señaló de inmediato el peligro eléctrico.
English
Please remove any hazard from the stairway.
Spanish
Por favor, elimine cualquier peligro de la escalera.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "hazard" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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