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jeopardy

[/ˈdʒɛpərdi/]
noun
perigo
1. A state of danger or risk; exposure to loss, harm, or failure
The company's future is in jeopardy due to financial troubles.
O futuro da empresa está em perigo devido a problemas financeiros.
2. Legal term: the state of being tried for a crime; exposure to conviction and punishment in a criminal trial
Double jeopardy is prohibited by law in the United States.
O duplo julgamento é proibido por lei nos Estados Unidos.
Synonyms
dangerriskperilhazardthreatexposure
Antonyms
safetysecurityprotectioncertainty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perigo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
risco
Alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
risco
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in jeopardy - em perigo
put in jeopardy - colocar em risco
double jeopardy - bis in idem / duplo julgamento
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