This is the 7383rd most frequent Portuguese word.
menace
The Portuguese word "menace" means "threat" in English.
In this sentence, 'ameaça' is used as a noun, meaning 'menace' or 'threat'. This usage indicates someone or something that poses danger or harm.
O ladrão foi considerado uma ameaça à segurança pública.
The thief was considered a menace to public safety.
Here, 'ameaça' is used again as a noun, describing a situation that could be perceived as potentially harmful or threatening.
Os meninos brincando na rua não eram um perigo, apesar de parecerem uma ameaça inicialmente.
The boys playing in the street were not a threat, despite seeming like a menace initially.
In this case, the term 'ameaça' compares an immediate danger or threat as a menace to the safety of the ship.