This is the 9653rd most frequent Spanish word.
arriesgó
"Arriesgó" means "he/she/you risked" in English.
The word "arriesgó" here is used as the past simple tense of the verb "arriesgar," meaning "to risk." It indicates an action completed in the past where the subject took significant risks.
Él arriesgó mucho para salvar a sus amigos.
He risked a lot to save his friends.
In this sentence, "arriesgó" again represents the past simple tense of "arriesgar." It describes a recurring action in the past where the subject habitually sacrificed her time for others.
Ella siempre arriesgó su tiempo para ayudar a los demás.
She always risked her time to help others.
The word "arriesgó" is employed to describe a specific past action involving a risk to the subject's life due to inadequate preparation.