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    Riesgoso (en. Risky)

    /rjesˈɡoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that may cause harm or problems.
    Investing in shares of that company is very risky.
    Invertir en acciones de esa empresa es muy riesgoso.
    Used to describe situations where there is a possibility of loss.
    Extreme sports are considered risky.
    El deporte extremo es considerado riesgoso.
    Has a high potential for negative consequences.
    Traveling alone to unstable countries can be risky.
    Viajar solo a países inestables puede ser riesgoso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'risicum' meaning 'risk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a risk
    Deciding to act despite the dangers involved.
    tomar un riesgo
    calculated risk
    Risk taken after evaluating the possible consequences.
    riesgo calculado
    at the risk of
    At the cost of assuming a danger or a disadvantage.
    a riesgo de

    Related Words

    risk
    The possibility of suffering harm or loss.
    riesgo
    to be in danger
    To be in danger or at risk.
    peligrar
    sacrifice
    The action of giving something in exchange for avoiding a risk.
    sacrificio

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated situation
    That party got risky when the police arrived.
    Esa fiesta se puso riesgosa cuando llegó la policía.
    Making a risky decision
    Making that move in the game was very risky.
    Hacer esa jugada en el juego fue muy riesgoso.