danger

peligro

Una situación en la que alguien puede resultar herido o morir, o algo puede sufrir daños graves.

En inglés sencillo: A situation in which someone or something could be hurt, killed, or badly damaged.

• The children are in danger.
• The doctors say he is out of danger.
• Is the village in danger of flooding?

Cómo se usa: in danger of something/doing something (The animals are in danger of losing their habitat.); out of danger (After the operation, she was out of danger.)

Sinónimos: risk, peril

Antónimos: safety

Expresiones frecuentes: in danger, out of danger, danger of something, face danger

peligro, amenaza

Una persona o cosa que puede herir a alguien o causar daños graves.

En inglés sencillo: A person or thing that could hurt someone or cause serious damage.

• Broken glass is a danger to children.
• That careless driver is a danger to everyone.
• The guide warned us about hidden dangers.

Cómo se usa: a danger to someone/something (Loose wires are a danger to small children.)

Sinónimos: threat, hazard

Expresiones frecuentes: a serious danger, danger to someone, hidden danger, potential danger