peril
BrE /ˈpɛrɪl/ AmE /ˈpɛrəl/
noun en → es
a situation that is dangerous or risky; a danger
peligro, riesgo
- in peril
Collocations be in peril · out of peril
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The ship was in peril after the storm.
El barco estaba en peligro después de la tormenta.
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
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The disease is a great peril to public health.
La enfermedad es una gran amenaza para la salud pública.