Arriesgado
Example: Tomar decisiones arriesgadas puede traer grandes recompensas.
Definition
"Arriesgado" describes something that involves risk or danger, often implying a bold or daring action. For example, making "arriesgado" decisions means taking chances that could lead to significant rewards or consequences.
Etymology
The word "arriesgado" comes from the Spanish verb "arriesgar," meaning 'to risk.' Its roots trace back to the Vulgar Latin *ad-risicare, combining the prefix 'ad-' (towards) and 'risicare' (to dare or risk). Did you know? The concept of daring or risking has been central to many languages, reflecting human courage and caution.
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"Arriesgado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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