riesgos
“riesgos” means “risks” in Spanish (potential dangers or exposures).
risks
Also: hazards, dangers
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Antes de empezar el proyecto, evaluamos todos los riesgos posibles.
B1Before starting the project, we evaluated all the possible risks.
Hay grandes riesgos financieros en esa inversión.
B2There are big financial risks in that investment.
Los médicos explicaron los riesgos asociados con la cirugía.
B1The doctors explained the dangers associated with the surgery.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: riesgos
Question 1 of 1
If you want to tell a friend that 'taking risks is necessary,' which verb should you use with 'riesgos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Old Spanish word *risco*, which literally meant a steep cliff or crag—a very dangerous and exposed place. The meaning then broadened to include any type of potential loss or hazard.
First recorded: 15th century (as *risco*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'risk management'?
The standard phrase is 'gestión de riesgos.' This demonstrates that 'riesgos' is very common in business and technical language.
Since 'riesgos' ends in 'o', does that mean it's always masculine?
Yes, 'riesgos' is masculine. While most Spanish nouns ending in 'o' are masculine, it is useful to remember this one specifically uses 'los' (los riesgos) and not 'las'.