arriesgar

to risk

arriesgar(ah-rryehs-gahr)

transitive verb

1. (to expose to harm or danger)

a. to risk

Arriesgas tu vida cada vez que usas tu teléfono celular mientras manejas.

You risk your life every time you use your cell phone while driving.

b. to endanger

No haremos nada que pueda arriesgar la seguridad de su familia.

We won't do anything that could endanger the safety of your family.

arriesgarse

pronominal verb

2. (to dare; often used with "a")

a. to risk

El se arriesgó a perder su trabajo cuando rehusó trabajar horas extras.

He risked losing his job when he refused to work extra time.

b. to take a risk

No cuentes con Sonia. Ella nunca se arriesga.

I wouldn't count on Sonia. She never takes a risk.

c. to take a chance

Es bueno arriesgarse y probar cosas nuevas de vez en cuando.

It is good to take a chance and try something new once in a while.

arriesgar

transitive verb

1. (exponer a peligro)

a. to risk

2. (proponer)

a. to venture, to suggest

pronominal verb

3. (general)

a. to take risks/a risk

no quiero arriesgarmeI don't want to risk it

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arriesgar

transitive verb

(poner en riesgo) to risk; hazard; [+oportunidad] to endanger; put at risk; [+conjetura] to hazard; venture; [+dinero] to stake;

pronominal verb

arriesgarse to take a risk; expose o.s. to danger

arriesgarse a hacer algo to risk doing sth; arriesgarse a una multa to risk a fine; arriesgarse en una empresa to venture upon an enterprise