Danger vs Peril vs Risk vs Threat

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Danger

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 noun

Peril

Formale Oltre 10.000 (meno comune) C2 noun

Risk

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 noun

Threat

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 noun

Più formale: Peril

	Danger	Peril	Risk	Threat
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdeɪndʒər/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈpɛrɪl// 🇺🇸 //ˈpɛrəl//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/	🇬🇧 //θrɛt// 🇺🇸 //θrɛt//
Significato	Una situazione in cui può succedere qualcosa di brutto. A situation where something bad can happen.	pericolo o rischio Serious danger or risk.	la possibilità che succeda qualcosa di brutto the chance of something bad happening	Una persona o cosa che può causare danno o pericolo. A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.
Esempio	The storm brought a danger to the village.	The explorers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountains.	There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.	The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal town.
Registro	Neutro	Formale	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	A2	C2	B1	B2
Categoria grammaticale	noun	noun	noun	noun
Collocazioni	big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list, big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list, big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list	live in peril, face peril, put in peril, perilous situation, sense of peril	big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk	credible threat, imminent threat, serious threat, direct threat
Contrari	safety, security, protection	safety, security, protection	safety, certainty	safety, security
Errori comuni	Confused with 'dangerous' as the same word., Using in positive contexts (danger is negative)., Overusing in casual dialogues, leading to ambiguity.	Confusing 'peril' with 'perilous' – 'peril' is a noun, 'perilous' is an adjective., Using 'peril' in informal settings where simpler words could be clearer., Mispronouncing it – learners often omit the 'r' sound.	Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.	Confused with 'threaten', which is a verb., Overuse 'threat' when referring to minor inconveniences.
Note d'uso	Usato sia in contesti scritti che orali. Appropriato per discussioni sulla sicurezza, il rischio o gli avvertimenti. Evitare in conversazioni eccessivamente informali. Used in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about safety, risk, or warnings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.	Usato in contesti seri o nella letteratura per descrivere un pericolo significativo. Meno comune nel linguaggio quotidiano. Evita di usarlo in conversazioni informali. Used often in literature or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'danger' are preferred.	Usato comunemente sia in contesti formali che informali. Quando si parla di questioni finanziarie, 'rischio' è frequente; tuttavia, potrebbe non essere appropriato in conversazioni casuali su questioni personali a meno che non sia inquadrato con attenzione. Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.	Usato sia in contesti formali che informali; spesso si riferisce a pericoli provenienti da persone o situazioni. Used in both formal and informal contexts; often refers to danger from people or situations.

Guardalo in clip reali

Stranger Things › S1 E1

He put himself in danger to help the party.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

You're in danger.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

She says the king is in danger.

Stranger Things › S1 E1

He put himself in danger to help the party.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

You're in danger.

Danger

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

For the world has grown full of peril...

Peril

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thousands more are now at risk.

Sherlock › S1 E1

This...is a risk.

Takin' more of a risk. Banks are easier.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thousands more are now at risk.

Sherlock › S1 E1

This...is a risk.

Risk

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind.

Sherlock › S1 E1

I would make some sort of threat,

...but with the Joker's threat, they don't have an option.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind.

Sherlock › S1 E1

I would make some sort of threat,

Threat

Domande frequenti: Danger vs Peril vs Risk vs Threat

Qual è la differenza tra Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat?

Danger: A situation where something bad can happen. Peril: Serious danger or risk. Risk: the chance of something bad happening Threat: A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.

Quale è più formale: Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat?

Peril è la più formale tra queste.

Quale è più avanzata: Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat?

Peril è il livello più alto, a C2, sulla scala CEFR.

Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Danger: A2, Peril: C2, Risk: B1, Threat: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat?

Danger: noun, Peril: noun, Risk: noun, Threat: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Danger: The storm brought a danger to the village. Peril: The explorers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountains. Risk: There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market. Threat: The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal town.

Posso usare Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Danger, Peril, Risk e Threat sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.