This is the 8757th most frequent Portuguese word.
ameaçada
"Threatened" or "endangered."
Used to describe a passive state where the subject (forest) is under threat due to external factors (deforestation).
A floresta está sendo ameaçada pelo desmatamento.
The forest is being threatened by deforestation.
Used to convey a psychological or emotional state of feeling under threat due to someone's actions or behaviors.
Ela se sentiu ameaçada pelo comportamento agressivo.
She felt threatened by the aggressive behavior.
Indicates a situation where the existence or continuity of the organization is at risk.