No. 868 in Italian
rischia
"Rischia" means "risks" or "takes a risk."
In a sentence
Lui rischia di cadere correndo così veloce.
He risks falling by running so fast.
Here, 'rischia' is used to indicate potential danger or the possibility of a negative outcome due to the action described.
Se non studia, rischia di non superare l'esame.
If he doesn't study, he risks failing the exam.
'Rischia' in this context suggests a potential unfavorable event that could happen due to a lack of action or preparation.
Non rischia mai nulla perché è sempre molto attento.
He never risks anything because he is always very careful.
Here, 'rischia' conveys the general action of exposing oneself to risk, used in the negative to describe a cautious behavior.
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