Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Dangerous" in Italian: pericoloso/a
pericoloso/a
Dangerous in Italian is pericoloso/a (peh-ree-koh-LOH-zoh / peh-ree-koh-LOH-zah). It agrees: un tratto pericoloso, una curva pericolosa. Attenzione, è pericoloso! is a sharp warning.
Mountain path
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How to pronounce pericoloso/a
Say it
peh-ree-koh-LOH-zoh
/peri.koˈlo.zo/
Pericoloso: peh-ree-koh-LOH-zoh. Stress LOH. Soft s like z between vowels. Four syllables.
"Dangerous" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pericoloso / pericolosa | dangerous (m/f) Agrees with the noun. | Agrees with the noun. |
| è pericoloso | it's dangerous Impersonal warning. | Impersonal warning. |
| zona pericolosa | dangerous area Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| troppo pericoloso | too dangerous Risk assessment. | Risk assessment. |
How to use pericoloso/a in real life
- 1Mountain path
Quel sentiero è pericoloso dopo la pioggia.
That trail is dangerous after rain.
Masculine pericoloso.
- 2City night
Quella zona è pericolosa a tarda ora.
That area is dangerous late at night.
Feminine pericolosa.
- 3Kitchen warning
L'olio bollente è pericoloso: stai indietro.
Boiling oil is dangerous—stay back.
Impersonal-feeling è pericoloso.
Mistakes English speakers make with pericoloso/a
Incorrect: È dangerous qui.
Correct: È pericoloso qui.
Use pericoloso/a, not English.
Incorrect: Una strada pericoloso.
Correct: Una strada pericolosa.
Feminine noun → pericolosa.
Good to know
Road signs and news use pericoloso for ice, floods, and rockfall. Friends soften advice with attento/a before calling something pericoloso. For crime talk, locals may prefer poco sicuro—still, pericoloso is clear and direct.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to swim
ChatPal
Il mare oggi sembra pericoloso: guarda le onde.
The sea looks dangerous today—look at the waves.
You
Hai ragione, è troppo pericoloso entrare.
You're right, it's too dangerous to go in.
ChatPal
Restiamo sulla riva, allora.
Let's stay on the shore, then.
You
Sì, meglio non rischiare.
Yes, better not to risk it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dangerous" in Italian
How do you say dangerous?
Pericoloso / pericolosa.
It's dangerous?
È pericoloso.
Agreement?
Match gender/number: curva pericolosa, tratti pericolosi.
Pronunciation?
peh-ree-koh-LOH-zoh.
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