threat
US /θret/
UK /θret/
1.
amenaza
a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done
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He received a death threat.
Recibió una amenaza de muerte.
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The company issued a legal threat against its competitor.
La empresa emitió una amenaza legal contra su competidor.
2.
amenaza, peligro
a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger
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Drunk drivers are a threat to public safety.
Los conductores ebrios son una amenaza para la seguridad pública.
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Climate change is a major threat to our planet.
El cambio climático es una gran amenaza para nuestro planeta.