amenaza
/ameˈnaθa/
The Spanish word for "threat" is amenaza.
amenaza is a noun referring to an expression of intent to injure or punish another.
Meaning: expression of intent to injure or punish another (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of amenaza is amenazas. To describe something as being threatening, use the adjective amenazante. If you want to use the verb form meaning "to threaten", use amenazar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ameˈnaθa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb amenazar is used to describe weather patterns, such as when the sky looks like it is about to rain, which is a usage not typically found with 'threaten' in English.
- The Spanish word amenaza shares a root with the Latin mināx, which specifically referred to the gesture of pointing a finger or gesturing menacingly.
- While amenaza is the standard word for 'threat', Spanish speakers often use the phrase dar un susto (to give a fright) to describe a subtle or psychological threat.
Examples in context
- La amenaza es real.The threat is real.This sentence illustrates how to state that an amenaza is real.Tatoeba #10534634 by Seael, translation #4502615 by CK
- ¿Eso es una amenaza?Is that a threat?This sentence shows how to ask if something is an amenaza.Tatoeba #4415205 by hayastan, translation #1886912 by CK
- Tom no es una amenaza.Tom isn't a threat.This sentence is useful for stating that a person is not an amenaza.Tatoeba #8395877 by MilkFrosties, translation #2647933 by CK
- El presidente hizo una amenaza al país vecinoThe president made a threat to the neighboring country
- La empresa recibió una amenaza de bombaThe company received a bomb threat
- No hagas eso, es una amenazaDon't do that, it's a threat
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a suspicious email they received.
- Elena¿Leíste ese mensaje extraño?Did you read that strange message?
- JavierSí, parece una amenaza.Yes, it looks like a threat.
- ElenaJavier, deberíamos llamar a la policía.Javier, we should call the police.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena, es peligroso.You are right, Elena, it is dangerous.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amenaza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amenaza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
