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masculine

/ˈrjesɣo/

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Translation

risk

Word origin

Of disputed origin, shared across the Romance languages and the source of English risk (via French and Italian). Scholars have proposed a Latin and an Arabic source.

Origin
disputed
Root
riesgo
English cognates
risk

Other proposed origins

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralriesgos

Examples

gran .

You run a big risk if you do it.

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The risk is not worth it.

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It is a high-risk sport.

buen .

He took the risk of leaving his good job.

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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy poses a serious risk.

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There is a lot of risk in this type of investment.

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This word is part of lesson 21.