risk

rischio, probabilità

Possibilità che accada qualcosa di negativo.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si 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.)

Sinonimi: chance, likelihood

Espressioni comuni: high risk, low risk, reduce the risk, at risk

rischio, pericolo

Qualcosa di negativo che potrebbe succedere facendo una certa cosa.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a risk of something (One risk of surgery is infection.)

Sinonimi: danger, hazard

Espressioni comuni: health risk, financial risk, serious risk, avoid a risk

rischio, pericolo

Persona o cosa valutata in base alla probabilità che provochi danni o perdite.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: hazard, threat

Espressioni comuni: security risk, fire risk, a good risk, a bad risk

rischiare

Fare qualcosa anche se può causare danni o far perdere qualcosa di prezioso.

In inglese semplice: 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?

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

Sinonimi: endanger, jeopardize, chance

Espressioni comuni: risk your life, risk losing something, risk everything, risk an injury