riesgo

Del latín 'risicum', que significa 'riesgo' o 'peligro'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈrjes.ɣo/es-ES]
risk literal / danger cautionary / threat informal / hazard environmental / peril formal / jeopardy legal / vulnerability untranslatable (Refers to the possibility of being exposed to danger or harm, which encapsulates a broader concept than 'risk'.)
Synonyms peligro formal , amenaza informal
Antonyms seguridad

The possibility of something bad happening or the potential for loss, injury, or other undesirable outcomes; a danger or peril. It can also broadly refer to the state of being exposed to or susceptible to danger or harm, similar to vulnerability, where the focus is on the susceptibility rather than just the probabilistic event itself.

plural
riesgos
  • Es importante evaluar los riesgos antes de tomar una decisión importante. — It's important to evaluate the risks before making an important decision.
  • La inversión en este sector conlleva un alto riesgo. — Investing in this sector carries a high risk.
  • Hay un riesgo de contagio si no se toman precauciones. — There is a risk of contagion if precautions are not taken.
  • A veces hay que correr riesgos para alcanzar el éxito. — Sometimes you have to take risks to achieve success.