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hazardous
[/ˈhæz.ər.dəs/]
adjective
perigoso
1.
involving risk or danger; unsafe
Working with hazardous chemicals requires proper safety equipment.
Trabalhar com substâncias químicas perigosas exige equipamento de segurança adequado.
2.
dependent on chance; uncertain
The outcome of the expedition was hazardous and unpredictable.
O resultado da expedição era perigoso e imprevisível.
Synonyms
dangerous
risky
unsafe
precarious
treacherous
harmful
Antonyms
safe
secure
harmless
protected
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perigoso
Most common and widely used term
General Brazilian
arriscado
Alternative for situations emphasizing risk
Portugal
perigoso
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
precário
Used to emphasize uncertainty or instability
Related Idioms & Phrases
hazardous to your health
a hazardous journey
hazardous waste
hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
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