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risk in Spanish

risk in Spanish is riesgo, discrimen, risco — risk means the chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.

risk in Spanish

riesgo
noun
discrimen
noun
risco
noun
arriesgar
verb
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
chansear
verb
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
peligrar
verb
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
poner en riesgo
verb
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

What does "risk" mean?

  1. noun The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
    "Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer."
  2. 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."
  3. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "risk" in Spanish?

"risk" in Spanish is riesgo, discrimen, 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 Spanish, "risk" is riesgo, discrimen, risco.

Are there other ways to say "risk" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "risk": riesgo, discrimen, risco, arriesgar, chansear, peligrar.

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