threat

a person, thing, or situation that could cause harm or damage

amenaza, peligro

• a threat to somebody/something

Collocations threat to national security · threat of violence

• The company faces a serious threat from its competitors.

  La empresa enfrenta una seria amenaza por parte de sus competidores.

an expression of anger or warning, especially one that is intended to frighten someone

amenaza, advertencia

• make a threat

Collocations a verbal threat · issue a threat

• He made a threat against the company's board members.

  Él emitió una amenaza contra los miembros del consejo de la empresa.

the possibility of something bad happening in the future

riesgo, peligro potencial

• a threat to somebody/something

Collocations threat of unemployment · threat of a takeover bid

• There is a growing threat of flooding in the area.

  Hay un creciente riesgo de inundaciones en la zona.

a formal warning given to someone who has broken a law or rule, telling them that they will be punished if they break it again

advertencia legal, amenaza judicial

• receive a threat

Collocations threat of prosecution · legal threat

• The company received a legal threat from the environmental agency.

  La empresa recibió una amenaza legal por parte de la agencia ambiental.