Today’s Spanish word of the day is “peligroso” in the masculine form, or “peligrosa” in the feminine form.
It’s an adjective meaning “dangerous”.
It’s related to the word “peligro”, meaning “danger”. “Peligro” and “peligroso” come from the Latin word periculum meaning “trial”, “attempt” or “risk”. This is also the root of the English words “peril” and “perilous”.
Example sentences
Conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol es extremadamente peligroso.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous.
El cruce del Paso de los Libertadores entre Argentina y Chile puede ser peligroso en invierno.
Crossing the Paso de los Libertadores between Argentina and Chile can be dangerous in winter.
Ese animal es muy peligroso.
That animal is very dangerous.
Caminar solo de noche puede ser peligroso.
Walking alone at night can be dangerous.
Es peligroso subestimar el poder de la naturaleza.
It’s dangerous to underestimate the power of nature.
