peligrosas
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📝 In Action
Ten cuidado, esas calles son muy peligrosas de noche.
A1Be careful, those streets are very dangerous at night.
Las serpientes de esta región no son peligrosas.
A2The snakes in this region are not dangerous.
Estamos tomando decisiones muy peligrosas para el futuro.
B1We are making very risky decisions for the future.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching with Feminine Words
Use this specific form when you are talking about more than one feminine thing (like 'las ideas' or 'las cajas'). The -as ending matches the feminine plural group.
Where to Put the Word
In Spanish, you usually put this word after the thing you are describing, such as 'olas peligrosas' (dangerous waves).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong ending
Mistake: "Los perros son peligrosas."
Correction: Los perros son peligrosos. Use 'peligrosas' ONLY for groups that are entirely feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about people
If you describe women as 'peligrosas,' it can mean they are physically harmful, but it can also be used figuratively to mean they are very clever or formidable.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: peligrosas
Question 1 of 1
Which of these pairs works with the word 'peligrosas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'peligrosas' only refer to physical danger?
No, it can also refer to things that are socially or emotionally risky, such as 'amistades peligrosas' (dangerous friendships) or 'ideas peligrosas' (dangerous ideas).
Can I use 'peligrosas' to describe a mixed group of men and women?
No. In Spanish, if there is even one male person or masculine object in the group, you must use the masculine form 'peligrosos' instead.