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at risk

[/æt rɪsk/]
adjective/adverbial phrase
em risco
1. in a situation where something bad could happen; vulnerable or exposed to danger or loss
The patient's life is at risk if he doesn't receive immediate treatment.
A vida do paciente está em risco se não receber tratamento imediato.
2. likely to be harmed, fail, or be negatively affected
Children from low-income families are at risk of dropping out of school.
Crianças de famílias de baixa renda estão em risco de abandonar a escola.
3. exposed to the possibility of financial loss or disadvantage
Your savings are at risk in this volatile market.
Suas economias estão em risco neste mercado volátil.
Synonyms
in dangervulnerableexposedthreatenedjeopardized
Antonyms
safesecureprotectedout of danger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em risco
most common usage
São Paulo
em risco
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
em risco
standard usage
Portugal
em risco
standard usage; sometimes 'em perigo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put at risk
at-risk population
at-risk youth
take a risk
high-risk situation
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