El riesgo
Example: El riesgo de lluvia nos hizo llevar paraguas hoy.
Definition
"El riesgo" refers to the possibility or chance that something harmful or undesirable may happen. It is commonly used to describe situations where there is uncertainty about negative outcomes, such as the risk of rain prompting someone to carry an umbrella.
Etymology
The term "el riesgo" comes from the Old Spanish word 'riesgo,' which itself derives from the Italian 'rischio,' and ultimately from the Latin 'resecare,' meaning 'to cut off.' Originally related to maritime hazards, it evolved to mean any kind of danger or chance of harm. Did you know that the concept of risk was first associated with sailors navigating uncertain seas?
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"El riesgo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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