Peligro

risk / dangernoun

Alternative meanings

risk
danger
possibility of harm
dangerous situation

Pronunciation

peh-LEEG-roh

Root and affixes

Base form: peligro. It is a common loanword used for danger or risk in many situations.

Variants or conjugations

peligro = danger / risk
risgo = risk, modern loanword
kakuyaw = danger or something scary
delikado = dangerous or risky
kapeligrohan = danger or state of risk

Related words and expressions

dangerous/risky
danger/fear
safety/security
illness/pain
protection
condition

Meaning and usage notes

“Peligro” is well understood for risk or danger. For risk in a more technical sense, “risgo” may also be used.