How to Say "the brink" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the brink” is “barranco” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
metaphorical edge of disaster
Examples
La economía del país está al borde del barranco.
The country's economy is on the brink of ruin.
Si sigues así, vas derecho al barranco.
If you keep going like this, you're headed straight for disaster.
Using 'Al Borde'
To say something is 'on the brink' of a bad situation, the phrase is 'al borde del barranco'.
Don't take it literally
Mistake: “Using 'barranco' for a simple mistake.”
Correction: This word implies a very serious, deep failure, not just a small error.
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