arriesgando
/arjesɡando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "risking" translates to Spanish as arriesgando.
arriesgando is used to describe the act of taking a chance that something bad or unpleasant might happen.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb arriesgar (to risk) plus the gerund suffix -ando.
How does it change in a sentence?
arriesgando is the gerund of the verb arriesgar and is used to express an ongoing action.
How do you pronounce it?
/arjesɡando/
Did you know?
- To describe someone risking their life, Spanish speakers use the idiom arriesgar el pellejo, which literally means 'risking the skin' or 'risking the hide'.
- While arriesgando is the literal word for 'risking', people often use the slang phrase jugársela to mean 'risking it all'. This expression is rooted in the idea of 'playing a game' and implies a gamble with one's life or reputation.
- Spanish makes a subtle distinction between arriesgando and aventurándose. While the first emphasizes the potential for loss, the latter describes risking something specifically for adventure or discovery.
Examples in context
- El inversionista arriesgó su capital en la nueva empresa.The investor risked their capital in the new company.
- No quiero arriesgar mi reputación.I don't want to risk my reputation.
- Siempre me la juego en las apuestas deportivas.I always take chances with sports betting.
- Te la juegas si decides hacerlo.You're taking a chance if you decide to do it.
- No quiero correr el riesgo de fallar otra vez.I don't want to risk failing again.
- Ella corre el riesgo de llegar tarde si no sale ahora.She's running the risk of arriving late if she doesn't leave now.
- Está arriesgando mucho dinero.He is risking a lot of money.
- Está arriesgando mucho dinero en ese negocio.He is risking a lot of money in that business.
- No quiero estar arriesgando mi salud por el trabajo.I don't want to be risking my health for work.
- Ella está arriesgando su reputación con ese comentario.She is risking her reputation with that comment.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a risky job offer.
- MateoElena, ¿estás arriesgando tu empleo actual por esto?Elena, are you risking your current job for this?
- ElenaSí, pero es una oportunidad increíble, Mateo.Yes, but it is an incredible opportunity, Mateo.
- MateoMe parece muy peligroso hacer eso ahora.It seems very dangerous to do that now.
- ElenaLo sé, pero vale la pena intentarlo.I know, but it is worth trying.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
