Arriesgaste (en. You risked)

/a.riesˈɡas.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform an action that involves a risk or potential loss.
You risked your money in that risky investment.
Arriesgaste tu dinero en esa inversión arriesgada.
To put something or someone in danger.
When you went out without an umbrella, you risked getting wet.
Cuando saliste sin paraguas, arriesgaste mojarte.
To make a risky decision in an uncertain situation.
You risked your career by accepting that challenge.
Arriesgaste tu carrera al aceptar ese desafío.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to risk losing
To take the risk of losing something.
arriesgarse a perder
to risk it all for everything
To take a significant risk in the hope of obtaining a great reward.
arriesgar el todo por el todo
to take risks without a safety net
To act without safety measures or protection.
arriesgarse sin red

Related Words

arriesgar
To live an experience with risks.
arriesgar
risk
The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
riesgo
danger
A situation that can cause harm.
peligro

Slang Meanings

To take a risk in love.
You took a risk in love by confessing your feelings.
Arriesgaste en el amor al confesar tus sentimientos.
To do something daring.
That decision was very risky.
Esa decisión fue muy arriesgada.