amenazado
/ah-meh-nah-SAH-doh/
threatened
A small kitten feels threatened by a large shadow.
amenazado(adjective)
threatened
?feeling or being in danger
intimidated
?feeling pressured by someone
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using with 'sentirse'
When talking about feelings, use this word with 'sentirse' (to feel) to describe how someone reacts to danger.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget to change the ending
Mistake: "La mujer se siente amenazado."
Correction: La mujer se siente amenazada.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'By' connection
To say who is threatening you, use the word 'por' (by), like: 'amenazado por la tormenta'.
An endangered animal on a shrinking habitat.
amenazado(adjective)
endangered
?wildlife and ecosystems
at risk
?financial or structural stability
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
State of being
Use 'estar' (to be) when describing something that is currently in a state of danger, like an ecosystem or a project.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: amenazado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly describes a female who feels in danger?
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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).