corren el riesgo
What does this phrase mean to you'
8 Answers
James said:
In English we have the two following forms.To take a riskTo run the risk
Nice explanation, James.
I would chose: run the risk in this case:
si hacen esto, corren el riesgo de que les maten.
Take a risk:
No sé si correr ese riesgo, ya que si no funciona, no me dan el trabajo.
In English we have the two following forms.
To take a risk
To run the risk
Note that one uses the indefinite article, and the other the definite article. Also, the two have distinct meanings. The first is used to mean that the subject purposely assumes risk in hope of great reward. Such as, "It is good to be cautious in life, but we shouldn't be afraid to take risks once in a while." The second one is used to mean that the subject unavoidably assumes a risk while taking a dangerous path. Such as "If you invest all your money in stocks, you run the risk of losing everything."
In a nutshell, "take a risk" is active and usually positive, while "run the risk" is passive and usually negative.
No deseo ver más comentarios al respecto. Gracias.
Señores, un poco de calma.
Verb Master said:
¿Y?
...y daba la impresión de que no lo sabías.
Verb Master said:
To take a risk (they= corren)
En inglés se pueden usar en esta expresión los verbo "run" y "take" indistintamente.
To take a risk (they= corren) 
The sames as in English: they run the risk (of...)
