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amenazante

threatening

adjective ah-meh-nah-SAHN-teh Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

menacing

Usage Note

Amenazante describes a person, tone, gesture, or situation that conveys a threat or danger. It is the present participle of amenazar used as an adjective and is invariable in gender: un gesto amenazante, una mirada amenazante. Synonyms include amenazador (same meaning, slightly more common) and intimidatorio (more formal).

Examples

"Le lanzó una mirada amenazante y salió."

Natural Translation

He gave her a threatening look and left.

Literal Translation

To-her he-threw a threatening look and left.

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