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    Arriesgo (en. Risk)

    /aˈrjes.ɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Possibility of harm or detriment occurring.
    The risk of investing in stocks can be high.
    El arriesgo de invertir en acciones puede ser alto.
    Compromised situation that requires making risky decisions.
    Taking a risk when starting a new business can be exciting.
    Tomar un arriesgo al comenzar un nuevo negocio puede ser emocionante.
    The act of exposing someone to danger or a challenge.
    His risk comes from not having adequate insurance.
    Su arriesgo viene de no tener un seguro adecuado.

    Etymology

    From the verb to risk, from Latin 'arisca' which means to put in danger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to risk
    Exposing oneself to a risk or a dangerous situation.
    arriesgarse a
    to take a risk
    To decide to act despite adverse possibilities.
    tomar un arriesgo
    not to take risks
    To decide not to expose oneself to danger or uncertainty.
    no arriesgarse

    Related Words

    risk
    Probability of a negative event occurring.
    riesgo
    to risk
    Exposing someone or something to danger.
    arriesgar
    danger
    Situation that can cause harm.
    peligro

    Slang Meanings

    Put it on the line
    In this business, you have to take risks if you want to win.
    En este negocio, hay que arriesgarse si se quiere ganar.
    Go for broke
    The strategy of taking risks can always yield great rewards.
    La estrategia de arriesgarse siempre puede dar grandes frutos.