Risk and taking chances in Spanish

A possible danger can affect a decision.

The idea

El riesgo and un riesgo are masculine; the plural is los riesgos. Use riesgo de before a possible harm and correr un riesgo for taking a risk.

El riesgo aumenta con la lluvia.The risk increases with the rain.
Evaluamos los riesgos antes de abrir el camino.We assess the risks before opening the path.
Existe un riesgo de incendio en el bosque.There is a risk of fire in the forest.
El equipo redujo el riesgo de errores.The team reduced the risk of errors.
No quiero correr ese riesgo.I do not want to take that risk.
El informe advierte de varios riesgos para la salud.The report warns of several health risks.

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A risk is a possibility of harm, not the harm itself. Do not confuse riesgo with logro, an achievement.

Choose the article: ___ riesgo de caída es alto. (El / La)
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El
El agrees with the masculine singular noun.
Choose the plural: Analizamos los ___ del plan. (riesgos / riesgo)
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riesgos
Riesgos matches plural los and refers to several possible dangers.
Choose the word for a danger: Conducir sin luces supone un ___. (riesgo / logro)
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riesgo
Riesgo fits because driving without lights creates a danger.

Describe a risk in your neighbourhood and how to reduce it.