peligrosas
“peligrosas” means “dangerous” in Spanish (describing feminine plural objects, people, or situations).
dangerous
Also: risky, treacherous
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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.
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Words that translate to "peligrosas" in Spanish:
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Which of these pairs works with the word 'peligrosas'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'periculosus,' which comes from 'periculum' (risk or trial). It describes something that is 'full of danger.'
First recorded: 13th century
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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.