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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Amenazas y Peligros

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre amenazas y peligros, como "daring", "at-risk", "deadly", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
adventurous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventurero

aventurero

Ex: With their adventurous mindset , the couple decided to embark on a spontaneous road trip across the country , embracing whatever surprises came their way .Con su mentalidad **aventurera**, la pareja decidió emprender un viaje por carretera espontáneo a través del país, aceptando cualquier sorpresa que se les presentara.
to alarm
[Verbo]

to make someone scared or anxious

alarmar, inquietar

alarmar, inquietar

Ex: The unexpected phone call alarmed him , thinking it was bad news .La llamada telefónica inesperada lo **alarmó**, pensando que eran malas noticias.
alarmed
[Adjetivo]

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

sobresaltado, asustado

sobresaltado, asustado

Ex: The sudden drop in temperature left the hikers alarmed and searching for shelter.La caída repentina de la temperatura dejó a los excursionistas **alarmados** y buscando refugio.
daring
[Adjetivo]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

atrevido, audaz

atrevido, audaz

Ex: The daring journalist uncovered the truth behind the corrupt politician 's schemes .El periodista **audaz** descubrió la verdad detrás de los esquemas del político corrupto.
at-risk
[Adjetivo]

likely to be harmed, attacked, or experience negative outcomes

en peligro

en peligro

Ex: Early intervention programs are crucial in addressing developmental delays in at-risk infants .Los programas de intervención temprana son cruciales para abordar los retrasos en el desarrollo en bebés **en riesgo**.
risk
[Sustantivo]

the chance or probability of harm, loss, or negative consequences in the future, often resulting from a particular action, decision, event, or condition

riesgo, peligro

riesgo, peligro

Ex: Poor cybersecurity practices can expose businesses to the risk of data breaches and financial losses .Las malas prácticas de ciberseguridad pueden exponer a las empresas al **riesgo** de violaciones de datos y pérdidas financieras.
critical
[Adjetivo]

(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action

crítico

crítico

Ex: The floodwaters had not receded , and the situation remained critical, with more rain expected .Las aguas de la inundación no habían retrocedido, y la situación seguía siendo **crítica**, con más lluvia prevista.
deadly
[Adjetivo]

having the potential to cause death

mortal, letal

mortal, letal

Ex: She survived a deadly fall from a great height .Ella sobrevivió a una caída **mortal** desde una gran altura.
desperate
[Adjetivo]

(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances

salvaje, temerario

salvaje, temerario

Ex: The community was on high alert after reports of desperate individuals causing disturbances in the neighborhood .La comunidad estaba en alerta máxima después de los informes de individuos **desesperados** causando disturbios en el vecindario.
offensive
[Adjetivo]

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

ofensivo, insultante

ofensivo, insultante

Ex: Sharing offensive content on social media can lead to backlash and negative consequences .Compartir contenido **ofensivo** en las redes sociales puede provocar reacciones negativas y consecuencias adversas.
harmless
[Adjetivo]

causing no danger or damage

inofensivo, inocuo

inofensivo, inocuo

Ex: The insect in the garden was harmless and beneficial to the plants .El insecto en el jardín era **inofensivo** y beneficioso para las plantas.
high-risk
[Adjetivo]

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

de alto riesgo

de alto riesgo

Ex: Climbing Mount Everest is a high-risk adventure that requires careful planning and preparation .Escalar el Monte Everest es una aventura **de alto riesgo** que requiere una planificación y preparación cuidadosas.
low-risk
[Adjetivo]

having a very minimal likelihood of experiencing or causing danger, injury, harm, or death

de bajo riesgo

de bajo riesgo

Ex: Walking in the park during daylight hours is generally a low-risk activity for most people .Caminar en el parque durante las horas de luz es generalmente una actividad **de bajo riesgo** para la mayoría de las personas.
secure
[Adjetivo]

protected and free from any danger or risk

seguro

seguro

Ex: After double-checking the knots , the climber felt secure in his harness before ascending the cliff .Después de verificar los nudos, el escalador se sintió **seguro** en su arnés antes de ascender el acantilado.
harmful
[Adjetivo]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

dañino, perjudicial

dañino, perjudicial

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can be harmful to the environment .La contaminación del aire por vehículos y fábricas puede ser **dañina** para el medio ambiente.
insecure
[Adjetivo]

not protected and vulnerable to danger or risk

inseguro

inseguro

Ex: Their data was insecure due to outdated security software .Sus datos estaban **inseguros** debido a un software de seguridad obsoleto.
sound
[Adjetivo]

financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks

seguro

seguro

Ex: The business decision to diversify its revenue streams proved to be sound, leading to increased profitability .La decisión empresarial de diversificar sus fuentes de ingresos demostró ser **sólida**, lo que llevó a una mayor rentabilidad.
nasty
[Adjetivo]

extremely serious, dangerous, or difficult to deal with

malo

malo

Ex: The neighborhood has become known for its nasty crime rate , causing concern among residents .El vecindario se ha hecho conocido por su **horrible** tasa de criminalidad, causando preocupación entre los residentes.
risky
[Adjetivo]

involving the possibility of loss, danger, harm, or failure

arriesgado, riesgoso

arriesgado, riesgoso

Ex: Climbing Mount Everest is known for its risky conditions and unpredictable weather .Escalar el Monte Everest es conocido por sus condiciones **arriesgadas** y su clima impredecible.

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

encontrarse

Ex: Entrepreneurs must be prepared to encounter setbacks and adapt their strategies .Los empresarios deben estar preparados para **encontrar** contratiempos y adaptar sus estrategias.

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

poner en peligro

poner en peligro

Ex: Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .Usar equipos obsoletos puede **poner en peligro** la eficiencia y la seguridad de la operación.
to harm
[Verbo]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

dañar, lastimar

dañar, lastimar

Ex: She harms herself by neglecting her well-being .Ella se **daña** al descuidar su bienestar.
to pose
[Verbo]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

representar

representar

Ex: The rapid spread of misinformation on social media platforms poses a challenge to public discourse and understanding .La rápida propagación de la desinformación en las plataformas de redes sociales **plantea** un desafío para el discurso público y la comprensión.

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .La pareja abusiva **amenazó** con hacer daño a su cónyuge si intentaba abandonar la relación.
happening
[Sustantivo]

an event or something, often significant, that is currently taking place or has occurred

suceso, acontecimiento

suceso, acontecimiento

Ex: His unexpected arrival at the party caused quite a happening among the guests .Su llegada inesperada a la fiesta causó todo un **suceso** entre los invitados.
to rescue
[Verbo]

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

rescatar, salvar

rescatar, salvar

Ex: The organization has successfully rescued countless animals in distress .La organización ha **rescatado** con éxito a innumerables animales en peligro.
rescuer
[Sustantivo]

someone who saves a person or animal from a critical or harmful situation

rescatador, rescatista, salvador

rescatador, rescatista, salvador

Ex: The story highlighted the rescuer's role in the successful rescue operation .La historia destacó el papel del **rescatador** en la operación de rescate exitosa.
threat
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .La mordedura venenosa de la serpiente es una verdadera **amenaza** para los humanos si no se trata rápidamente.

in a place or position that is safe from danger or damage

fuera de peligro

fuera de peligro

Ex: The wildlife sanctuary was established to provide a safe environment where endangered species could out of harm 's way and protected from poachers .
to disturb
[Verbo]

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

molestar

molestar

Ex: The eerie silence of the empty house disturbed him as he walked through .El silencio inquietante de la casa vacía lo **perturbó** mientras caminaba por ella.
to offend
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

ofender

ofender

Ex: The political leader 's speech managed to offend a large portion of the population due to its divisive nature .El discurso del líder político logró **ofender** a una gran parte de la población debido a su naturaleza divisiva.

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: After receiving a full refund and an apology , the customer felt that the company had taken responsibility and let off the hook for the inconvenience .
to scream
[Verbo]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

gritar

gritar

Ex: Excited fans would scream with joy when their favorite band took the stage at the concert .Los fanáticos emocionados **gritaban** de alegría cuando su banda favorita subía al escenario en el concierto.
neutral
[Adjetivo]

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

neutral

neutral

Ex: The neutral zone between the two countries ensures peace and avoids conflict.La zona **neutral** entre los dos países asegura la paz y evita conflictos.
to alert
[Verbo]

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

alertar

alertar

Ex: The hiker alerted fellow trekkers to an approaching thunderstormEl excursionista **alertó** a sus compañeros de caminata sobre una tormenta eléctrica que se acercaba.
disrespectful
[Adjetivo]

behaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing

brusco, grosero

brusco, grosero

Ex: Talking loudly in the library is considered disrespectful to those trying to study .Hablar en voz alta en la biblioteca se considera **irrespetuoso** para aquellos que intentan estudiar.

in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences

brete

brete

Ex: The climber found himself on a razor's edge, carefully navigating the treacherous mountain path.
fearsome
[Adjetivo]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

temible, atemorizante

temible, atemorizante

Ex: The fearsome storm tore through the coastline , leaving destruction in its wake .La tormenta **temible** arrasó la costa, dejando destrucción a su paso.
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