What is the Spanish word for "threat"?

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

English

threat

Spanish

amenaza

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Alternative translations of "threat"

peligro
intimidación
advertencia

Examples of how to use "threat" in Spanish

English
Climate change is a serious global threat.
Spanish
El cambio climático es una amenaza global seria.
English
The dark clouds were a threat to the picnic.
Spanish
Las nubes oscuras eran una amenaza para el picnic.
English
He issued a threat during the angry meeting.
Spanish
Él emitió una amenaza durante la reunión enojada.
English
Pollution poses a long-term threat to health.
Spanish
La contaminación representa una amenaza a largo plazo para la salud.
English
She ignored the threat and kept walking.
Spanish
Ella ignoró la amenaza y siguió caminando.

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