El risc
Example: El risc de pluja fa que portem paraigües avui.
Definition
"El risc" refers to the possibility or chance that a certain event, such as rain, may occur. It is often used in contexts involving management or planning to assess potential hazards or uncertainties, as in the phrase 'El risc de pluja fa que portem paraigües avui.'
Etymology
The term "el risc" comes from the Latin word 'riscus' or 'risicum,' meaning 'danger' or 'risk.' It entered Catalan through Old French 'risque,' reflecting the concept of exposure to possible harm or loss. Did you know that the word 'risk' in English shares the same roots?
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"El risc" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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