risk in Portuguese
risk in Portuguese is risco, arriscar, pôr em risco — risk means the chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
risk in Portuguese
risco
arriscar
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
pôr em risco
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
What does "risk" mean?
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noun The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
"Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer."
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noun A person or thing viewed in terms of how likely they are to cause loss or harm (e.g. to an insurer or lender).
"The insurance company classified him as a high risk due to his driving record."
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verb To expose something to possible loss, harm, or danger.
"She risked her savings to start the business."
risk in a sentence
- Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
- Investors weighed the risk against the potential reward.
- The insurance company classified him as a high risk due to his driving record.
- She risked her savings to start the business.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "risk" in Portuguese?
"risk" in Portuguese is risco, arriscar, pôr em risco. risk means: The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
How do you use "risk" in a sentence?
Example: "Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer." In Portuguese, "risk" is risco, arriscar, pôr em risco.
Are there other ways to say "risk" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "risk": risco, arriscar, pôr em risco.
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