Peligroso
/pe.liˈɡɾo.so/noun
A Spanish adjective meaning dangerous or perilous.
Did you know?The word 'peligroso' is derived from the Latin 'pāligrosus', which connects to ancient concepts of risk and danger that invoke fear and caution in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
pāligrosus
“Full of danger, causing fear.”
Middle Ages
Spanish
peligroso
“Adopted from Latin, retaining the sense of something that poses a threat.”
Modern Spanish
Spanish
peligroso
“Used widely to describe anything that presents a risk or harm.”
Early 20th Century
Spanish
peligroso
“Gained usage in legal and social contexts to denote hazards.”
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