No. 937 in Portuguese
perigo
Danger.
In a sentence
Este lugar oferece muito perigo para crianças.
This place presents a lot of danger for children.
The word 'perigo' is used as a noun to identify a potentially harmful or risky situation.
Ele foi embora quando sentiu perigo.
He left when he felt danger.
Here, 'perigo' is a noun referring to the sensation of being in a threatening or unsafe position.
A proximidade do incêndio é um perigo iminente.
The proximity of the fire is an imminent danger.
In this example, 'perigo' is used to denote a specific and immediate threatening situation.
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