arriscado

craggy

bold

arriscado

adjective

1. (geology)

a. craggy

Las montañas arriscadas parecían la columna vertebral de una criatura mítica.

The craggy mountains looked like the spine of some mythical creature.

2. (daring)

a. bold

Fue una decisión arriscada, pero el tiempo demostró que era la correcta.

It was a bold decision, but over time it was proved to be the right one.

b. resolute

El arriscado abogado luchó por lo que consideraba justo.

The resolute lawyer fought for what he thought was just.

3. (turned upwards) (Andes)

(Central America)

(Mexico)

a. rolled up

Luis siempre lleva el sombrero con el ala arriscada, por eso tiene el rostro bronceado.

Luis always wears his hat with the brim rolled up; that's why his face is tanned.

4. (agile)

a. brisk

Caminó por la calle hacia la tienda con paso arriscado.

She walked down the street towards the store at a brisk pace.