How to Say "threat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “threat” is “amenaza” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
A statement or action that shows intent to harm
Examples
La deforestación es una grave **amenaza** para el ecosistema.
Deforestation is a serious **threat** to the ecosystem.
Recibió una **amenaza** de muerte anónima.
She received an anonymous death **threat**.
Los nubarrones son una **amenaza** de tormenta.
The dark clouds are a **menace** (or signal) of a storm.
Always Feminine
Since this is a feminine noun, always pair it with feminine words like 'la' or 'una' (la amenaza, una seria amenaza).
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