Arriesgar (en. Risk)

/a.ri.es.ˈɡar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To put something in jeopardy, risking it for a bad outcome.

I decided to risk my money on a new investment.

Decidí arriesgar mi dinero en una nueva inversión.

To do something that may have negative consequences.

I don't want to risk my health for a stressful job.

No quiero arriesgar mi salud por un trabajo estresante.

To expose someone to a risk or danger.

Risking the children playing in the street is not safe.

Arriesgar a los niños a jugar en la calle no es seguro.

From the Latin 'arisci', which means 'to make daring'.

to risk

To expose oneself to the possibility of an unfavorable outcome.

arriesgarse a

no risk, no reward

Without taking risks, it is not possible to gain benefits.

no hay riesgo, no hay ganancia

to risk one's neck

To endanger life or safety.

arriesgar el pellejo

risk

Probability of a harmful or undesired event occurring.

riesgo

danger

A situation that can cause damage or loss.

peligro

adventure

A risky action that involves a certain degree of uncertainty.

aventura

To jump into the river

When you decide to invest in something uncertain, you are jumping into the river.

Cuando decides invertir en algo incierto, te estás tirando al río.

To have guts

To start a business, you first have to have guts.

Para emprender un negocio, primero tienes que echarle agallas.