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adjective

arriesgado

risky

Se dice de algo que puede causar peligro o daño porque no es seguro.

Definition & meaning

Arriesgado means risky, dangerous, or bold. It describes something that involves a chance of harm or failure, or a person willing to take risks.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective that agrees with the noun it describes: arriesgado, arriesgada, arriesgados, arriesgadas.

It is also the past participle of arriesgar , “to risk,” which comes from riesgo , “risk.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • peligroso — dangerous; emphasizes the possibility of harm.
  • audaz — bold or daring; emphasizes courage rather than danger.
  • aventurado — risky or speculative, often because the outcome is uncertain.

Antonyms

  • seguro — safe or secure.
  • prudente — prudent or cautious, especially when describing a person or decision.

Common phrases & collocations

  • una decisión arriesgada — a risky decision.
  • un movimiento arriesgado — a risky move.
  • una persona arriesgada — a person who takes risks.

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Examples

Subir esa montaña es muy arriesgado sin el equipo adecuado.adjective

Climbing that mountain is very risky without the right equipment.

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