Discussing a project risk in Spanish

The idea

Name the uncertain event, assess its likelihood and explain a mitigation measure and possible impact.

Examples

• Existe el riesgo de que falle el proveedor.There is a risk that the supplier may fail.
• Es poco probable que falten piezas este mes.A parts shortage is unlikely this month.
• Si se retrasa la entrega, la instalación empezará más tarde.If the delivery is delayed, installation will start later.
• Para reducir el riesgo, buscaremos un segundo proveedor.To reduce the risk, we will look for a second supplier.
• La probabilidad es alta, pero el impacto sería limitado.The likelihood is high, but the impact would be limited.
• El equipo revisará el riesgo cada semana.The team will review the risk every week.

Watch out

A risk is not a certainty; distinguish its likelihood from the severity of its impact.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Existe el ___ de perder datos. (riesgo / saludo)

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   riesgo

   riesgo names the potential problem.

2. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Es poco ___ que el envío se retrase. (probable / cuadrado)

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   probable

   probable expresses how likely the delay is.

3. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Para ___ el riesgo, guardaremos una copia. (reducir / cantar)

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   reducir

   reducir introduces the purpose of the preventive action.

Use it today

Describe a project risk and propose a way to reduce it.