amenazas
“amenazas” means “threats” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
threats
Also: menaces
📝 In Action
Las amenazas de la tormenta se hicieron realidad.
B1The storm threats became reality.
El director recibió varias amenazas anónimas por su decisión.
B2The director received several anonymous threats because of his decision.
No puedes vivir bajo amenazas constantes.
B2You cannot live under constant threats.
you threaten
Also: you may threaten
📝 In Action
Si amenazas con irte, él no te escuchará.
A2If you threaten to leave, he won't listen to you.
¿Por qué siempre amenazas con renunciar cuando estás frustrado?
B1Why do you always threaten to quit when you are frustrated?
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ 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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📚 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)
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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.