riesgo

/ˈrjesɡo/, [ˈrjez.ɣ̞o]

risk

Noun riesgo m (plural riesgos)

chance; risk; the possibility of harm or an unfavorable outcome from random chance

capital de riesgo

venture capital

Examples

Es un riesgo que debemos correr.

It's a risk we must take.

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Su vanagloria pone a la República en riesgo.

His vainglory put the Republic at risk.

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Tommy no quería correr el riesgo de perder su trabajo.

Tommy did not want to run the risk of losing his job.

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Él corrió un gran riesgo.

He took a big risk.

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Hay un gran riesgo implicado.

There's a large risk involved.

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Hay veces que debes luchar por lo que es correcto, aún al riesgo de la vida propia.

There are times when you need to fight for what's right, even at the risk of your own life.

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No quiero tomar un riesgo así.

I don't want to take such a risk.

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Él corrió un gran riesgo en la jungla.

He ran a great risk in the jungle.

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Hoy no hay ningún riesgo de que llueva.

Today there is no risk of rain.

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Los niños que pasan más tiempo fuera de casa tienen menos riesgo de ser miopes.

Children who spend more time outdoors have a lower risk of myopia.

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