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"Dangerous" in Spanish: peligroso/a
peligroso/a
Dangerous in Spanish is peligroso or peligrosa. Say Es peligroso cruzar aquí. Match gender: una calle peligrosa.
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How to pronounce peligroso/a
Say it
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
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| peligroso | dangerous (masc.) Default with el / un. | Default with el / un. |
| peligrosa | dangerous (fem.) With la / una. | With la / una. |
| peligroso/a | dangerous Dictionary gender pair. | Dictionary gender pair. |
| demasiado peligroso | too dangerous Strong warning. | Strong warning. |
How to use peligroso/a in real life
- 1Crossing a street
Es peligroso cruzar aquí.
It’s dangerous to cross here.
Peligroso with es + infinitive.
- 2Night area
Esa zona es peligrosa de noche.
That area is dangerous at night.
Peligrosa agrees with zona.
- 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
Good to knowPeligroso/a is direct. Soften with un poco peligroso when you warn friends. For serious risk, keep peligroso clear and calm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a walking route after dark
ChatPal
Ese atajo se ve peligroso de noche.
That shortcut looks dangerous at night.
You
Sí, peligroso. Mejor la avenida.
Yes, dangerous. Better the avenue.
ChatPal
Bien. Evitamos lo peligroso hoy.
Good. We’ll avoid what’s dangerous today.
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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