peligro de extraños
/peliɡɾo de eɡstɾaɲos/from spelling rules
The phrase peligro de extraños is the Spanish way to express the concept of stranger danger.
This phrase is used to convey the concept that children should be cautious of people they do not know to avoid potential harm.
How do you pronounce it?
/peliɡɾo de eɡstɾaɲos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, parents are more likely to teach children about 'people with bad intentions' rather than using a formal concept like 'stranger danger'.
- The word peligro evolved from the Latin perīculum, which originally referred to a trial or an attempt.
- While 'stranger danger' is a common catchy slogan in English, using peligro de extraños in Spanish can sound more like a formal warning sign than a piece of advice for children.
Examples in context
- No hables con desconocidos porque necesitamos mantenernos segurosDon't talk to strangers because we need to stay safe
Example conversation
Parents are discussing safety rules for their children.
- SofíaJavier, hablemos con los niños sobre el peligro de extraños.Javier, let's talk to the children about stranger danger.
- JavierTienes razón, Sofía. Es mejor prevenirlos desde ahora.You're right, Sofía. It's better to warn them now.
- SofíaDeben saber que no pueden irse con nadie desconocido.They should know that they cannot go with anyone unknown.
- JavierSí, así entenderán bien el peligro de extraños.Yes, that way they will properly understand stranger danger.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
