danger

pericolo

Una situazione in cui qualcuno potrebbe ferirsi o morire, o qualcosa subire gravi danni.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si 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.)

Sinonimi: risk, peril

Contrari: safety

Espressioni comuni: in danger, out of danger, danger of something, face danger

pericolo, minaccia

Una persona o cosa che potrebbe ferire qualcuno o causare danni gravi.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: threat, hazard

Espressioni comuni: a serious danger, danger to someone, hidden danger, potential danger