ameaça

[ɐ.mɛ.ˈa.sɐ]

nounfemininepl: ameaças

threat

1. An expression of intent to cause harm or damage to someone or something

He made a threat against the witness.

Ele fez uma ameaça contra a testemunha.

2. A person or thing that poses a danger or risk

Climate change is a major threat to humanity.

A mudança climática é uma ameaça importante para a humanidade.

3. An indication or sign of something undesirable about to happen

Dark clouds are a threat of rain.

Nuvens escuras são uma ameaça de chuva.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ameaça

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

ameaça

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

ameaça velada (veiled threat)

uma ameaça constante (a constant threat)

sob ameaça (under threat)

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