Peligro

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “peligro”.

It’s a masculine noun meaning “danger”, “risk”, or “hazard”.

You’ll often see it in warning signs to alert you to danger (¡Peligro!).

The word “peligro” comes from Latin periculum, which is also the source of a few English words including “peril” and “perilous”.

The related adjective in Spanish is “peligroso” (“dangerous”).

Ese edificio está en peligro de derrumbe.

That building is in danger of collapsing.

Si bebes y manejas, corres peligro de chocar.

If you drink and drive, you risk crashing.

Algunas personas buscan el peligro por diversión.

Some people seek out danger for fun.

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