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amenazas

ah-meh-NAH-sas/a.meˈna.sas/

“amenazas” means “threats” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

threats

Also: menaces
NounfB1
A colorful illustration showing a much taller figure with a stern expression aggressively crossing their arms while looking down at a smaller, intimidated figure.

📝 In Action

Las amenazas de la tormenta se hicieron realidad.

B1

The storm threats became reality.

El director recibió varias amenazas anónimas por su decisión.

B2

The director received several anonymous threats because of his decision.

No puedes vivir bajo amenazas constantes.

B2

You cannot live under constant threats.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • advertencias (warnings)
  • peligros (dangers)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • amenazas de muerte – death threats
  • bajo amenazas – under threat

you threaten

Also: you may threaten
VerbA2regular ar
A simple illustration of a person shaking their index finger sternly, indicating a warning or menace.
infinitiveamenazar
gerundamenazando
past Participleamenazado

📝 In Action

Si amenazas con irte, él no te escuchará.

A2

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

¿Por qué siempre amenazas con renunciar cuando estás frustrado?

B1

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

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intimidar (to intimidate)
  • asustar (to scare)

🔄 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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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "amenazas" in Spanish:

menaces→threats→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: amenazas

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
amenaza(threat (singular noun)) — Noun
amenazar(to threaten) — Verb
amenazante(threatening) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
casasgrasas
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *minārī*, meaning 'to project' or 'to threaten,' related to things that stick out or loom over you.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: menaceItalian: minaccia

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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.