What is the Spanish word for "threaten"?

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

English

threaten

Spanish

amenazar

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Examples of how to use "threaten" in Spanish

English
The large dog did not threaten us.
Spanish
El perro grande no nos amenazó.
English
Storm clouds threaten our picnic plans.
Spanish
Las nubes de tormenta amenazan nuestros planes de picnic.
English
The manager threatened to call security.
Spanish
El gerente amenazó con llamar a seguridad.
English
They are threatening to cancel the show.
Spanish
Están amenazando con cancelar el espectáculo.
English
She has threatened to quit her job.
Spanish
Ella ha amenazado con renunciar a su trabajo.

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The large dog did not threaten us.

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