This is the 975th most frequent Portuguese word.
ameaça
"Threat."
Here the word conveys the idea of 'threat' as a potential danger.
A tempestade que se aproxima é uma grande ameaça para os moradores.
The approaching storm is a great threat to the residents.
In this context, 'ameaça' is used figuratively to indicate a potential action.
O jogador fez uma ameaça de marcar um gol durante o jogo.
The player made a threat to score a goal during the match.
The usage here implies an evaluation of danger or lack thereof.