Usage Note
Riesgo is used in a riesgo de ('at the risk of'), correr un riesgo ('to run a risk'), and grupo de riesgo ('at-risk group'). The adjective arriesgado means 'risky' or 'daring'. Riesgo laboral ('occupational hazard') and riesgo cardiovascular are fixed collocations in professional contexts.
Examples
"Ese plan tiene un riesgo demasiado alto."
Natural Translation
That plan has too high a risk.
Literal Translation
That plan has a risk too-high
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