gestor de riesgos
/xestoɾ de ɾjesɡos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "risk manager" is translated into Spanish as gestor de riesgos.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gestor (manager/administrator) and de riesgos (of risks).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Several formal variations are available for the English phrase "risk manager": Gerente de Riesgos, Administrador de Riesgos and Responsable de Riesgos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, gerente de riesgos is widely used and understood and you may also encounter the term directivo de riesgos. In Mexico, administrador de riesgos is commonly used, though in certain regions of Mexico, gestor de riesgos is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/xestoɾ de ɾjesɡos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking countries, a gestor is not just a corporate manager but a professional who helps citizens navigate government bureaucracy to obtain permits and licenses.
- The phrase correr un riesgo is the standard way to say 'take a risk', literally translating to 'run a risk'.
- In some Latin American business dialects, the word responsable is preferred over gestor because it emphasizes the person's accountability for the outcome rather than just their management of the process.
Examples in context
- Él trabaja como gestor de riesgos en un banco.He works as a risk manager at a bank.
- Necesitamos contratar a un gestor de riesgos urgente.We need to hire a risk manager urgently.
- La empresa busca un nuevo gestor de riesgos.The company is looking for a new risk manager.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new hire in the office.
- JavierLucía, ¿quién es el hombre nuevo en la oficina?Lucía, who is the new man in the office?
- LucíaÉl es nuestro nuevo gestor de riesgos, Javier.He is our new risk manager, Javier.
- JavierQué bueno que ya tengamos a alguien especializado.It's great that we finally have someone specialized.
- LucíaSí, él ayudará a evitar pérdidas financieras.Yes, he will help avoid financial losses.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
