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How to Say "threatened" in Spanish

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amenazado

/ah-meh-nah-SAH-doh//ame-naˈsaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'amenazado' when you want to describe someone or something that is in danger or feels endangered.
A small kitten cowering in the corner while a large shadow of a barking dog looms over it.

Examples

El gato se sentía amenazado por el perro grande.

The cat felt threatened by the big dog.

El hombre se sintió amenazado por el perro grande.

The man felt threatened by the big dog.

Juan recibió un mensaje y ahora se siente amenazado.

Juan received a message and now he feels threatened.

Using with 'sentirse'

When talking about feelings, use this word with 'sentirse' (to feel) to describe how someone reacts to danger.

Don't forget to change the ending

Mistake: “La mujer se siente amenazado.”

Correction: La mujer se siente amenazada.

amenazó

verbB1general
Use 'amenazó' when referring to the past action of someone (he, she, it, or formal you) threatening another person or thing.

Examples

El director lo amenazó con despedirlo si llegaba tarde otra vez.

The manager threatened him with firing him if he was late again.

Adjective vs. Verb Confusion

The most common mistake is using the adjective 'amenazado' when you mean the past tense verb 'amenazó'. Remember, 'amenazado' describes a state of being threatened, while 'amenazó' describes the action of having threatened someone.

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