Las acciones que amenazan el medio ambiente podrían arriesgar daños graves si no lo protegemos.
English: The actions that threaten the environment could risk serious damage if we don't protect it.
amenazar /ˌamenaθˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "threaten".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos
- Source term
- threaten
- Translation
- amenazar
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | amenazar |
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + amenazar
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos amenazar.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.
Example Sentences
El aumento del nivel del mar amenaza a muchas ciudades costeras en todo el mundo.
English: Rising sea levels threaten many coastal cities around the world.
Amenazó con llamar a la policía si no se iban.
English: He threatened to call the police if they did not leave.
La fábrica ha amenazado con cerrar a menos que se reduzcan los costes.
English: The factory has threatened to close unless costs are reduced.
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