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