O risco
Example: O risco de escorregar está alto na estrada molhada.
Definition
"O risco" refers to the possibility or chance of encountering danger, harm, or loss in a particular situation. It often relates to safety concerns, such as the likelihood of slipping on a wet road, emphasizing potential hazards that require caution.
Etymology
The term "o risco" comes from the Latin word "rhythmus," which evolved in Portuguese to mean a line or mark, and later expanded to signify danger or hazard. Did you know? The word originally described a physical mark or scratch before gaining its current meaning related to exposure to danger.
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