Arriesgan (en. Risk)

/aˈrjesɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expose someone or something to a risk.
Investors risk their capital in the stock market.
Los inversores arriesgan su capital en la bolsa.
Commit to an action that may have uncertain results.
If they don't take risks, they will never make profits.
Si no arriesgan, nunca obtendrán beneficios.
Face the danger of losing something.
They risk their reputation by making such claims.
Arriesgan su reputación al hacer tales afirmaciones.

Etymology

From the verb 'arriesgar', which comes from the French 'risquer', related to risk.

Common Phrases and Expressions

risk everything for everything
Make a risky decision without reservations.
arriesgar el todo por el todo

Related Words

risk
Possibility of something harmful or unfavorable occurring.
riesgo
adventure
Risky or uncertain situation.
aventura

Slang Meanings

Take a risk
That bet is for real, they are risking it all.
Esa apuesta es de verdad, están arriesgando todo.
Put your skin on the line
If you don’t take risks, you won’t gain anything in this business.
Si no arriesgas, no ganas nada en este negocio.