No. 280 in Spanish
riesgo
Risk; the possibility of danger, harm, or loss.
In a sentence
El riesgo de no usar protección solar es el desarrollo de problemas en la piel.
The risk of not using sun protection is the development of skin problems.
Shows 'riesgo' as a potential hazard or negative outcome.
Decidí tomar el riesgo e invertir en la nueva empresa.
I decided to take the risk and invest in the new company.
Here 'riesgo' refers to a challenge or uncertain action with potential gain or loss.
El gobierno implementó medidas para reducir el riesgo de desastres naturales.
The government implemented measures to reduce the risk of natural disasters.
'Riesgo' in this sentence refers to the likelihood or probability of an adverse event occurring.
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