Arriesgarías (en. You would risk)

/a.ri.es.ɡa.ˈɾi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Committing to suffering potential harm or loss.
If you would risk your money in that business, you could earn a lot.
Si arriesgarías tu dinero en ese negocio, podrías ganar mucho.
Exposing something to danger or potential harm.
I don’t know if you would risk your health for a job.
No sé si arriesgarías tu salud por un trabajo.
Making a decision that carries uncertainty about the outcome.
If you would risk your feelings, what would happen?
Si arriesgarías tus sentimientos, ¿qué pasaría?

Etymology

From the verb arriesgar, which comes from the Latin 'risicare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

risk one's life
Putting one's life at risk.
arriesgar la vida
take a risk on something
Exposing oneself to harm or a negative consequence.
arriesgarse a algo
risk failure
Accepting the possibility of not succeeding.
arriesgarse al fracaso

Related Words

arriesgar
Verb that means to expose to risk.
arriesgar
riesgo
Situation that involves the possibility of harm.
riesgo
peligro
Situation that can cause damage or detriment.
peligro

Slang Meanings

Take a risk
When you decide to take a risk in a game, you know it could go wrong.
Cuando decides arriesgarías en un juego, sabes que puede salir mal.
Be in a situation of uncertainty
When you take a risk in love, you open up but you can also get hurt.
Al arriesgarías en el amor, te abres pero también te puedes lastimar.