Arriesgar
Example: No debes arriesgar tu seguridad por un poco de dinero.
Definition
"Arriesgar" means to expose oneself to the possibility of harm, loss, or danger, often by taking a chance or making a risky decision. For example, it involves actions like risking your safety for a certain outcome or benefit.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "arriesgar" comes from the Old Spanish 'arriesgar,' which itself derives from the Vulgar Latin 'ad risicare,' meaning 'to dare' or 'to take a risk.' Did you know? The root 'risk' in many languages hints at the idea of daring or venturing into danger, which perfectly captures the essence of "arriesgar."
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"Arriesgar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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