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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Riesgos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre tomar riesgos, como "acutely", "liable", "daredevil", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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acutely
acutely
[Adverbio]

with a sharp or steep angle

extremadamente

extremadamente

Ex: Her shoes had acutely pointed toes that made walking difficult. 

Sus zapatos tenían puntas agudamente afiladas que hacían difícil caminar.

eventful
eventful
[Adjetivo]

filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

azaroso

azaroso

Ex: Her eventful career in journalism took her to war zones and disaster areas around the world. 

Su agitada carrera en el periodismo la llevó a zonas de guerra y áreas de desastre alrededor del mundo.

daredevil
daredevil
[Adjetivo]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

temerario

temerario

Ex: Despite warnings, the daredevil motorcyclist attempted to jump over rows of cars at high speed. 

A pesar de las advertencias, el motociclista temerario intentó saltar sobre filas de coches a alta velocidad.

guarded
guarded
[Adjetivo]

not displaying feelings or giving very much information

reservado, cauteloso

reservado, cauteloso

Ex: The politician's guarded responses to the press conference raised suspicions among journalists. 

Las respuestas cautelosas del político en la conferencia de prensa levantaron sospechas entre los periodistas.

liable
liable
[Adjetivo]

possible to do a particular action

propenso

propenso

Ex: As an athlete, she is liable to injury if she doesn't warm up properly before training. 

Como atleta, es propensa a lesionarse si no calienta adecuadamente antes del entrenamiento.

notorious
notorious
[Adjetivo]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

de mala fama

de mala fama

Ex: That street is notorious for being dangerous at night. 

Esa calle es notoria por ser peligrosa por la noche.

reckless
reckless
[Adjetivo]

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

imprudente

imprudente

Ex: The reckless teenager jumped off the cliff into the water without checking for hazards below. 

El adolescente temerario saltó del acantilado al agua sin comprobar los peligros que había abajo.

rash
rash
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

impulsivo, imprudente

impulsivo, imprudente

Ex: He was known for being rash, often making important decisions without weighing the outcomes. 

Era conocido por ser impulsivo, a menudo tomando decisiones importantes sin sopesar los resultados.

wary
wary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

cauteloso, precavido

cauteloso, precavido

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research. 

La empresa era cautelosa al entrar en asociaciones sin una investigación exhaustiva.

safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

sano y salvo, ileso

sano y salvo, ileso

Ex: The package was delivered safe and sound despite the rough handling. 

El paquete fue entregado sano y salvo a pesar del manejo brusco.

to avert
to avert
[Verbo]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

evitar

evitar

Ex: Regular maintenance checks on the aircraft help avert technical failures during flights. 

Los controles de mantenimiento regulares en la aeronave ayudan a evitar fallos técnicos durante los vuelos.

to beware
to beware
[Verbo]

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

tener cuidado

tener cuidado

Ex: Beware of fraudulent emails asking for your personal information; they could be phishing scams. 

Cuidado con los correos electrónicos fraudulentos que solicitan su información personal; podrían ser estafas de phishing.

to caution
to caution
[Verbo]

to warn someone about a possible danger, problem, or undesirable consequence

advertir

advertir

Ex: Daniel cautioned his team that the deadline might change. 
to compromise

to expose someone or something to danger, harm, or failure

comprometer, poner en peligro

comprometer, poner en peligro

Ex: Daniel refused to compromise patient care just to reduce costs. 
to dare
to dare
[Verbo]

to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky

retar, desafiar

retar, desafiar

Ex: The group dared each other to spend a night camping in the dense, dark forest. 
to flee
to flee
[Verbo]

to run away from a place or situation in order to escape danger or harm

huir

huir

Ex: The suspect fled when he saw the police approaching. 
to lock away

to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock

encerrar, guardar bajo llave

encerrar, guardar bajo llave

Ex: The teacher locked away the exam papers in a secure cabinet to prevent cheating. 

El profesor guardó bajo llave los exámenes en un armario seguro para evitar trampas.

alert
alert
[Sustantivo]

a state of readiness in which people are prepared to respond quickly to a possible threat

alerta

alerta

Ex: The airport went on alert after the suspicious package was discovered. 
distress
distress
[Sustantivo]

a state of serious danger or difficulty requiring urgent help

angustia

angustia

Ex: Rescuers located the vessel after learning that it was in distress. 
hazard
hazard
[Sustantivo]

something that may cause harm, damage, or danger

peligro, riesgo

peligro, riesgo

Ex: Ice on the road created a major driving hazard. 
gamble
gamble
[Sustantivo]

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

apuesta

apuesta

Ex: Moving to a new city without a job lined up was a gamble, but she found an opportunity quickly and settled in well. 

Mudarse a una nueva ciudad sin tener un trabajo asegurado fue una apuesta, pero encontró una oportunidad rápidamente y se estableció bien.

peril
peril
[Sustantivo]

the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence

peligro

peligro

Ex: Rescuers worked to free trapped survivors from the burning building in a state of peril. 

Los rescatistas trabajaron para liberar a los sobrevivientes atrapados en el edificio en llamas en un estado de peligro.

menace
menace
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The dictator's regime was considered a menace to the neighboring countries. 

El régimen del dictador era considerado una amenaza para los países vecinos.

precaution
precaution
[Sustantivo]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

precaución

precaución

Ex: Before going on the hike, she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts. 

Antes de ir de excursión, tomó la precaución de informar a su familia sobre su paradero.

refuge
refuge
[Sustantivo]

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

refugio

refugio

Ex: She sought refuge from the harsh winter in a warm home. 

Buscó refugio del duro invierno en un hogar cálido.

death toll
death toll
[Sustantivo]

the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.

número de muertos

número de muertos

Ex: The death toll in the war-torn country continues to climb despite peace talks. 

El número de muertos en el país devastado por la guerra sigue aumentando a pesar de las conversaciones de paz.

rescue
rescue
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of saving someone or something

rescate, salvamento

rescate, salvamento

Ex: After the earthquake, the rescue of survivors from the rubble became the top priority. 
safeguard
safeguard
[Sustantivo]

a measure, rule, or arrangement intended to protect someone or something from danger, harm, or loss

salvaguardia

salvaguardia

Ex: Emma keeps emergency savings as a safeguard against unexpected expenses. 
cowardice
cowardice
[Sustantivo]

the quality of not having courage

cobardía

cobardía

Ex: Refusing to confront the problem head-on was a sign of cowardice, not caution. 

Negarse a enfrentar el problema de frente fue un signo de cobardía, no de precaución.

boldness
boldness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

audacia

audacia

Ex: The mountain climber's boldness led him to attempt the treacherous ascent despite the dangers. 

La audacia del escalador lo llevó a intentar la ascensión traicionera a pesar de los peligros.

madness
madness
[Sustantivo]

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

locura

locura

Ex: The decision to invest all his savings in a risky scheme was met with disbelief and labeled as financial madness. 

La decisión de invertir todos sus ahorros en un esquema arriesgado fue recibida con incredulidad y calificada como locura financiera.

AWOL
AWOL
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

desaparecido, fuera de su sitio

desaparecido, fuera de su sitio

Ex: Several files went AWOL after the move. 

Varios archivos desaparecieron después de la mudanza.

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