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azaroso

risky

adjective ah-sah-ROH-soh Rare

Origin: From azar (chance, fate), from Arabic az-zahr (the dice).

Also means

eventful

Usage Note

Azaroso describes something full of chance, risk, or unpredictable events — una vida azarosa (an eventful, turbulent life). Its root azar ('chance' or 'bad luck') comes from Arabic via the game of dice; al azar means 'at random.' The adjective leans toward literary or formal register.

Examples

"Llevó una vida azarosa y apasionante."

Natural Translation

She led a risky and exciting life.

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