peligrosa
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📝 In Action
Esa carretera de montaña es muy peligrosa en invierno.
A2That mountain road is very dangerous in winter.
La situación económica actual parece peligrosa para los negocios pequeños.
B1The current economic situation seems dangerous for small businesses.
Ten cuidado, esa araña es venenosa y peligrosa.
A2Be careful, that spider is poisonous and dangerous.
Tomar una decisión tan arriesgada puede ser peligrosa para tu carrera.
B2Making such a risky decision can be perilous for your career.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Agreement
Since 'peligrosa' ends in -a, it is the form you use when describing a single feminine person, place, or thing (like 'la calle' or 'una idea').
Adjective Placement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'peligrosa' usually comes immediately after the noun it describes: 'una misión peligrosa' (a dangerous mission).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'peligroso' with a feminine noun: 'La situación es peligroso.'"
Correction: Always match the ending to the thing you are describing: 'La situación es peligrosa.' (The situation is feminine).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using Ser vs. Estar
Use 'ser' (es, son) with 'peligrosa' because danger is usually considered a permanent or inherent characteristic, not a temporary state.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: peligrosa
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'peligrosa'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'peligrosa' and 'peligroso'?
'Peligrosa' is used only when describing a feminine noun (like 'la serpiente' or 'la situación'). 'Peligroso' is used for masculine nouns (like 'el camino' or 'el juego'). They mean the exact same thing (dangerous); you just have to match the ending to the noun.
Can 'peligrosa' be used to describe a person?
Yes, absolutely. You can call a woman 'una persona peligrosa' (a dangerous person) or 'una criminal peligrosa' (a dangerous criminal).