endangered

BrE /ˈend.əndʒd/ AmE /ˈɛnd.əndʒd/

adjective en → es

1 THREATENED [attributive / predicative] B2

in danger of becoming extinct or disappearing because there are very few left

en peligro de extinción, amenazado/a

  • endangered species

Collocations endangered species · endangered animals

  • The tiger is an endangered species.

    El tigre es una especie en peligro de extinción.

2 RISK [attributive / predicative] B1

in danger of being lost or damaged; at risk

en riesgo, vulnerable

  • endangered resources

Collocations endangered resources · endangered habitats

  • The rainforest is an endangered habitat.

    La selva tropical es un hábitat en peligro.