amenazó
“amenazó” means “threatened” in Spanish (He/She/It threatened; You (formal) threatened).
threatened
Also: menaced
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El director lo amenazó con despedirlo si llegaba tarde otra vez.
B1The manager threatened him with firing him if he was late again.
La tormenta amenazó con arruinar la fiesta, pero se fue rápido.
B2The storm threatened to ruin the party, but it left quickly.
¿Por qué me amenazó usted con llamar a seguridad?
B2Why did you (formal) threaten me with calling security?
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indicative
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preterite
subjunctive
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Words that translate to "amenazó" in Spanish:
menaced→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: amenazó
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Which sentence correctly uses 'amenazó'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *minari*, meaning 'to project' or 'to threaten,' which is related to *minae* (meaning 'threats' or 'protruding points'). The Spanish verb evolved directly from describing something looming over you.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'amenazó' is regular, why is the 'yo' form 'amenacé'?
This is a spelling rule for verbs that end in -zar. To keep the soft 's' or 'th' sound when the verb is followed by the letter 'e' (like in 'yo amenacé' or 'yo amenace'), the 'z' must change to a 'c.' It sounds the same, but the spelling is different!
Can 'amenazó' refer to a non-human thing?
Yes! Just like in English, 'amenazó' can describe a situation, a storm, or a dangerous object that posed a threat. For example, 'El volcán amenazó con erupcionar' (The volcano threatened to erupt).