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peril

[/ˈperəl/]
nounpl: perils
perigo
1. serious and immediate danger
The sailors faced peril during the storm.
Os marinheiros enfrentaram perigo durante a tempestade.
2. a source or cause of danger
The icy roads are a peril for drivers in winter.
As estradas geladas são um perigo para os motoristas no inverno.
Synonyms
dangerriskhazardjeopardythreat
Antonyms
safetysecurityprotection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perigo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perigo
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
perigo
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
perigo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in peril - em perigo/em risco
at peril of - sob pena de/com risco de
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