hazard

a dangerous situation or thing that could cause harm, injury, or damage

peligro, riesgo, peligro potencial

• a hazard to somebody/something

Collocations road hazards · hazardous conditions

• The icy road was a serious hazard.

  El camino helado era un peligro serio.

a sign or notice that warns people about danger and tells them how to stay safe

advertencia, señal de advertencia, aviso

• a hazard warning

Collocations hazard signs · hazard warnings

• The factory has many hazard signs.

  La fábrica tiene muchas señales de advertencia.

a small object that is thrown or hit in a game, such as golf or croquet

bolita, pelota, objeto de juego

• hit/hit the hazard

Collocations golf hazards · croquet hazards

• He hit the golf hazard.

  Él golpeó la bolita de golf.