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"Dangerous" in Spanish: peligroso/a

peligroso/a

Say it: peh-lee-GROH-soh / peh-lee-GROH-sahadjective/pe.li.ˈɣɾo.so/, /pe.li.ˈɣɾo.sa/

Dangerous in Spanish is peligroso or peligrosa. Say Es peligroso cruzar aquí. Match gender: una calle peligrosa.

Crossing a street

Es peligroso cruzar aquí.
It’s dangerous to cross here.
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How to pronounce peligroso/a

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peh-lee-GROH-soh / peh-lee-GROH-sah

/pe.li.ˈɣɾo.so/, /pe.li.ˈɣɾo.sa/

peh-lee-GROH-soh / peh-lee-GROH-sah. Stress GROH.

"Dangerous" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
peligrosodangerous (masc.)

Default with el / un.

peligrosadangerous (fem.)

With la / una.

peligroso/adangerous

Dictionary gender pair.

demasiado peligrosotoo dangerous

Strong warning.

How to use peligroso/a in real life

  1. 1Crossing a street

    Es peligroso cruzar aquí.

    It’s dangerous to cross here.

    Peligroso with es + infinitive.

  2. 2Night area

    Esa zona es peligrosa de noche.

    That area is dangerous at night.

    Peligrosa agrees with zona.

  3. 3Hiking tip

    El camino mojado es peligroso.

    The wet path is dangerous.

    Peligroso with camino.

Mistakes English speakers make with peligroso/a

Incorrect: La calle es peligroso.

Correct: La calle es peligrosa.

Agree gender: peligrosa with calle.

Incorrect: Es dangerous.

Correct: Es peligroso. / Es peligrosa.

Use peligroso/peligrosa, not English dangerous.

Good to know

Peligroso/a is direct. Soften with un poco peligroso when you warn friends. For serious risk, keep peligroso clear and calm.

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Choosing a walking route after dark

  1. ChatPal

    Ese atajo se ve peligroso de noche.

    That shortcut looks dangerous at night.

  2. You

    Sí, peligroso. Mejor la avenida.

    Yes, dangerous. Better the avenue.

  3. ChatPal

    Bien. Evitamos lo peligroso hoy.

    Good. We’ll avoid what’s dangerous today.

  4. You

    Gracias. Prefiero luz y gente.

    Thanks. I prefer light and people.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Dangerous" in Spanish

How does gender work?

Peligroso (m.), peligrosa (f.), plurals peligrosos / peligrosas.

It’s dangerous to…?

Es peligroso + infinitive.

A dangerous street?

Una calle peligrosa.

Too dangerous?

Demasiado peligroso / demasiado peligrosa.

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