peril

BrE /ˈpɛrɪl/ AmE /ˈpɛrəl/

noun en → es

1 DANGER [singular] B2

a situation that is dangerous or risky; a danger

peligro, riesgo

  • in peril

Collocations be in peril · out of peril

  • The ship was in peril after the storm.

    El barco estaba en peligro después de la tormenta.

2 THREAT [singular] C1

someone or something that is a threat to someone or something else; a danger

amenaza, riesgo

  • a peril to somebody/something

Collocations peril to life · peril to health

  • The disease is a great peril to public health.

    La enfermedad es una gran amenaza para la salud pública.