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endangered

[/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/]
adjective
em perigo
1. in danger of extinction or harm; threatened with extinction
The giant panda is an endangered species.
O panda-gigante é uma espécie em perigo de extinção.
2. at risk; in a precarious or vulnerable situation
His reckless behavior endangered his career.
Seu comportamento imprudente colocou sua carreira em risco.
Synonyms
threatenedat riskimperiledvulnerablejeopardized
Antonyms
safeprotectedsecurethriving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em perigo de extinção
commonly used for wildlife conservation contexts
Portugal
em risco de extinção
preferred variation in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
ameaçado
alternative term emphasizing threat

Related Idioms & Phrases

endangered species
put at risk
in jeopardy
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