Riscos (en. Cliffs)

/ˈriskos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A situation or condition in which there is a possibility of damage or loss.

Taking risks is part of the investment process.

Asumir riesgos es parte del proceso de inversión.

Elements that can cause harm or danger.

The risks of the trip were not considered by the tourists.

Los riesgos del viaje no fueron considerados por los turistas.

From Latin 'risculum', diminutive of 'risicum', meaning danger.

to play with fire

Acting in a risky manner that could be dangerous.

jugar con fuego

to take calculated risks

To assume risks that have been assessed and deemed manageable.

tomar riesgos calculados

to avoid risks

Taking precautions to avoid facing dangerous situations.

evitar riesgos

danger

A risky situation that can cause harm.

peligro

uncertainty

Lack of certainty about a future event, which can entail risks.

incertidumbre

exposure

State of being exposed to a risk or danger.

exposición

To put oneself in a dangerous situation impulsively.

That decision was a total risk, you were playing with fire.

Esa decisión fue un riesgo total, estabas jugando con fuego.

To assume risks without thinking about the consequences.

Sometimes it’s fun to live on the edge, even if you run risks.

A veces es divertido vivir al límite, aunque corras riesgos.