Spanish Conversation · Level 15
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Spanish word
riesgo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrjesɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounrisk
Example
Hay riesgo de accidente en esa zona.
There is a risk of an accident in that area.
More examples
El gobierno quiere reducir el riesgo de incendios en la región.
The government wants to reduce the risk of fires in the region.
Core concept
A weather forecast map shading a small probability area for a storm.
Common phrases
alto riesgo
high risk
riesgo de accidente
risk of accident
poner en riesgo
put at risk
Similar words
peligro: Threatens immediate harm or damage capable of causing injury.
probabilidad: Measures how likely an event is, typically expressed numerically.
posibilidad: Allows that something may occur, stated without a precise likelihood.
Definition in Spanish
Posibilidad o probabilidad de un daño o pérdida, sin implicar peligro inmediato.
Word origin
From Old Italian riscare/rischio and the same Romance root as English risk, adopted into Spanish in the medieval period to mean the chance associated with a venture.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are 'hay riesgo de' + noun or infinitive and 'poner en riesgo' to put something at risk.