Il pericolo
Example: Il pericolo di frane aumenta dopo forti piogge in montagna.
Definition
"Il pericolo" refers to the risk or possibility of harm, damage, or an adverse event occurring, especially in the context of construction or natural hazards. For example, the danger of landslides increases after heavy mountain rains.
Etymology
"Il pericolo" comes from the Latin word 'periculum,' meaning danger or risk. The Italian term retained this meaning, and interestingly, it is related to the English word 'peril.' Did you know that 'periculum' originally implied a trial or test, which highlights how danger was once seen as a challenge to be faced?
Learn to use this word actively
"Il pericolo" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
