amenazas

/ah-meh-NAH-sas/

threats

A colorful illustration showing a much taller figure with a stern expression aggressively crossing their arms while looking down at a smaller, intimidated figure.

This image shows the noun meaning, “threats” (amenazas).

amenazas(Noun)

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threats

acts or words meant to intimidate

Also:

menaces

poetic or formal danger

📝 In Action

Las amenazas de la tormenta se hicieron realidad.

The storm threats became reality.

El director recibió varias amenazas anónimas por su decisión.

The director received several anonymous threats because of his decision.

No puedes vivir bajo amenazas constantes.

You cannot live under constant threats.

Word Connections

Synonyms

advertencias (warnings)
peligros (dangers)

Antonyms

promesas (promises)
seguridad (safety)

Common Collocations

amenazas de muerte – death threats
bajo amenazas – under threat

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Since 'amenazas' is a feminine plural noun, all words describing it (like articles or adjectives) must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'las graves amenazas').

⭐ Usage Tips

Common Legal Context

In legal documents or news, 'amenazas' is often used as a specific charge or crime.

A simple illustration of a person shaking their index finger sternly, indicating a warning or menace.

This image illustrates the verb form, “you threaten” (tú amenazas).

amenazas(Verb)

A2regular ar

you threaten

tú form, present indicative

Also:

you may threaten

tú form, present subjunctive

📝 In Action

Si amenazas con irte, él no te escuchará.

If you threaten to leave, he won't listen to you.

¿Por qué siempre amenazas con renunciar cuando estás frustrado?

Why do you always threaten to quit when you are frustrated?

Word Connections

Synonyms

intimidar (to intimidate)
asustar (to scare)

💡 Grammar Points

Verb vs. Noun

Be careful! Although the spelling is the same, if it follows 'tú' or is used as an action, it's the verb 'you threaten.' If it follows 'las' or refers to things, it's the plural noun 'threats.'

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling Change in Past Tense

Mistake: "Using 'amenazé' with a 'z' in the 'yo' preterite form."

Correction: The verb 'amenazar' must change the 'z' to a 'c' when followed by an 'e' (like in 'yo amenacé' or the subjunctive forms) to keep the sound consistent.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedamenaza

yoamenazo

túamenazas

ellos/ellas/ustedesamenazan

nosotrosamenazamos

vosotrosamenazáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedamenazaba

yoamenazaba

túamenazabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesamenazaban

nosotrosamenazábamos

vosotrosamenazabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedamenazó

yoamenacé

túamenazaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesamenazaron

nosotrosamenazamos

vosotrosamenazasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedamenace

yoamenace

túamenaces

ellos/ellas/ustedesamenacen

nosotrosamenacemos

vosotrosamenacéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedamenazara

yoamenazara

túamenazaras

ellos/ellas/ustedesamenazaran

nosotrosamenazáramos

vosotrosamenazarais

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: amenazas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'amenazas' as a noun (a thing) instead of a verb (an action)?

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Word Family

amenaza(threat (singular noun)) - noun

amenazar(to threaten) - verb

amenazante(threatening) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'amenazas' means 'threats' (noun) or 'you threaten' (verb)?

Look at the words around it! If you see 'las' or an adjective (like 'muchas'), it's the noun 'threats.' If you see 'tú' or it's the main action in a sentence directed at 'tú,' it's the verb form.