peril

peligro, riesgo

Algo que puede causar daño o problemas graves.

En inglés sencillo: Something that can cause harm or serious trouble.

• Ice is one peril of winter driving.
• The sailors faced many perils during their journey.
• She warned us about the perils of borrowing too much money.

Cómo se usa: the perils of something (The guide explained the perils of mountain climbing.)

Sinónimos: danger, hazard, risk

Expresiones frecuentes: peril of something, hidden peril

peligro

Situación de gran peligro en la que alguien puede resultar herido o morir.

En inglés sencillo: A state of serious danger in which someone may be hurt or killed.

• The climbers were in peril.
• Her quick action saved us from serious peril.
• They escaped the burning building at great peril to themselves.

Cómo se usa: in peril (Their lives were in peril after the boat sank.); at your peril (You ignore these warnings at your peril.)

Sinónimos: danger

Antónimos: safety

Expresiones frecuentes: in peril, grave peril, at your peril