El riesgo
Example: El riesgo de fallo en el proyecto es muy alto.
Definition
"El riesgo" in engineering refers to the possibility or chance of a failure or adverse outcome occurring in a project or system, often assessed to manage safety and reliability effectively. For example, "El riesgo de fallo en el proyecto es muy alto" highlights a high likelihood of failure.
Etymology
The term "el riesgo" comes from the Spanish word derived from the Italian 'rischio,' which originated from the Latin 'resecare' meaning to cut off or to trim. Did you know? The concept evolved to mean 'danger' or 'chance of harm,' reflecting the uncertainty involved in engineering projects.
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"El riesgo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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