amenazado
“amenazado” means “threatened” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
threatened
Also: intimidated
📝 In Action
El hombre se sintió amenazado por el perro grande.
B1The man felt threatened by the big dog.
Juan recibió un mensaje y ahora se siente amenazado.
B1Juan received a message and now he feels threatened.
endangered
Also: at risk
📝 In Action
El lince ibérico es un animal muy amenazado.
B2The Iberian lynx is a very endangered animal.
El futuro de la empresa está amenazado por la crisis.
B2The company's future is at risk due to the crisis.
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Quick Quiz: amenazado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly describes a female who feels in danger?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'amenazar', which traces back to the Latin word 'minaciae', meaning 'threats' or 'stinging things'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'amenaza' and 'amenazado'?
'Amenaza' is the noun (the threat itself), while 'amenazado' is the adjective (the person or thing that is in danger).
Can I use 'amenazado' for the past tense of a verb?
Yes! When you put it after the word 'ha' (has), it means 'has threatened'. For example: 'Él ha amenazado al grupo' (He has threatened the group).