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life-threatening(
layf
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threh
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nihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. mortal
The old man reflected on his life when he found out he had a life-threatening illness.El anciano reflexionaba sobre su vida cuando se dio cuenta que tenía una enfermedad potencialmente mortal.
b. no direct translation
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In my rebellious teen years, I put myself in life-threatening situations.En mi adolescencia rebelde, me ponía en situaciones que ponían en peligro mi vida.
The situation was dangerous, although not life-threatening.Era una situación peligrosa, aunque sin peligro de muerte.
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