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riesgo

risk

noun RRYEHS-goh Less Common

Usage Note

Riesgo is used in a riesgo de ('at the risk of'), correr un riesgo ('to run a risk'), and grupo de riesgo ('at-risk group'). The adjective arriesgado means 'risky' or 'daring'. Riesgo laboral ('occupational hazard') and riesgo cardiovascular are fixed collocations in professional contexts.

Examples

"Ese plan tiene un riesgo demasiado alto."

Natural Translation

That plan has too high a risk.

Literal Translation

That plan has a risk too-high

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