La amenaza
Example: La amenaza de tormenta hizo cancelar el picnic del domingo.
Definition
"La amenaza" refers to a warning or indication of a possible danger or harm that may occur. It often implies a potential risk or threat, such as in the phrase 'La amenaza de tormenta,' meaning the threat of a storm that could cause disruption or damage.
Etymology
The word "la amenaza" comes from the Spanish verb 'amenazar,' which means to threaten. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'minacia,' meaning threat or menace. Did you know? The concept of threat in many languages often derives from words associated with danger or warning, highlighting human awareness of potential harm.
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"La amenaza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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