risk

riesgo, probabilidad

Probabilidad de que ocurra algo malo.

En inglés sencillo: The chance that something bad will happen.

• There is little risk of rain.
• Better lighting reduced the risk of accidents.
• Are these animals at risk of extinction?

Cómo se usa: risk of something/doing something (There is a risk of losing your money.); at risk of something (These houses are at risk of flooding.)

Sinónimos: chance, likelihood

Expresiones frecuentes: high risk, low risk, reduce the risk, at risk

riesgo, peligro

Algo malo que puede ocurrir al hacer algo.

En inglés sencillo: A bad thing that could happen when you do something.

• Every journey has its risks.
• The guide explained the risks of climbing alone.
• We discussed the financial risks before investing.

Cómo se usa: a risk of something (One risk of surgery is infection.)

Sinónimos: danger, hazard

Expresiones frecuentes: health risk, financial risk, serious risk, avoid a risk

riesgo, amenaza

Persona o cosa valorada según la probabilidad de que cause daños o pérdidas.

En inglés sencillo: A person or thing judged by how likely they are to cause harm or loss.

• The loose wire is a fire risk.
• The company considers him a security risk.
• Insurers see careful drivers as good risks.

Cómo se usa: a risk to someone/something (That damaged tree is a risk to nearby houses.)

Sinónimos: hazard, threat

Expresiones frecuentes: security risk, fire risk, a good risk, a bad risk

arriesgar, arriesgarse a

Hacer algo aunque pueda causar daño o hacer que pierdas algo valioso.

En inglés sencillo: You do something even though it could cause harm or make you lose something valuable.

• Don't risk your life.
• He risked losing all his savings.
• Would you risk your career for this opportunity?

Cómo se usa: risk something (She risked her job by speaking out.); risk doing something (We risk missing the train if we wait.)

Sinónimos: endanger, jeopardize, chance

Expresiones frecuentes: risk your life, risk losing something, risk everything, risk an injury