/arjesˈɣaɾse/
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Translation
to take a risk
Word origin
The reflexive of arriesgar ('to risk'), from riesgo ('risk'). The noun is usually traced to a Vulgar Latin resecum ('cliff, crag'), a hazard to ships, from resecare ('to cut off').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- resecare
- English cognates
- risk
Other proposed origins
- Most often traced to a Vulgar Latin resecum ('rock, crag'), a danger to sailors, from resecare. (resecare)
- Some accounts derive it instead from Arabic rizq ('livelihood, fortune'), by way of the fortunes of trade. (rizq)
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
arriesgarme perderlo .
I do not want to risk losing everything.
, .
If you take a risk, you might get the job.
cruzar .
He risked crossing the river during the storm.
arriesgarme .
I would rather not take a risk with so much money.
¿ arriesgarte ?
Would you dare to take a risk for a dream?
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