arriscar

Senses

1. 1.

   to risk

   to expose to danger or loss; to put at risk

2. 2.

   to venture

   to dare to do or say something despite uncertainty or danger

3. 3.

   to take a chance

   to take a risk in hopes of a favorable outcome

Examples

• "Ele arriscou toda sua fortuna naquele negócio."

  He risked his entire fortune on that business.

• "Vou arriscar e falar com ela hoje."

  I'm going to take a chance and talk to her today.

• "Não vale a pena arriscar a vida por isso."

  It's not worth risking your life for that.

Usage

Common collocations include "arriscar a vida" (risk one's life), "arriscar tudo" (risk everything), and "arriscar um palpite" (venture a guess). Often used reflexively as "arriscar-se" meaning "to take a risk oneself." Register is neutral and used in both formal and informal contexts.