risk exposure

[/rɪsk ɪkˈspoʊʒər/]
nounpl: risk exposures
exposição ao risco
1. The degree to which a person, organization, or asset is subject to potential loss or harm from uncertain events or circumstances
The company's risk exposure in the emerging markets has increased significantly this year.
A exposição ao risco da empresa nos mercados emergentes aumentou significativamente este ano.
2. In finance and insurance, the amount of financial liability or potential loss an entity faces in relation to investments, loans, or policy coverage
The bank assessed its risk exposure to the real estate sector before approving new mortgages.
O banco avaliou sua exposição ao risco do setor imobiliário antes de aprovar novas hipotecas.
3. The extent to which someone or something is vulnerable to or susceptible to a particular threat or hazard
Workers in the factory have high risk exposure to chemical fumes without proper safety equipment.
Os trabalhadores da fábrica têm alta exposição ao risco de vapores químicos sem equipamento de segurança adequado.
In Brazilian corporate and financial contexts, 'exposição ao risco' is a formal, technical term widely used in risk management meetings, compliance discussions, and financial reports. In the USA, it is standard terminology in banking, insurance, and corporate finance. The concept is central to modern business strategy and regulatory compliance in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exposure to riskrisk levelvulnerabilityliability exposurehazard exposure
Antonyms / Antônimos
risk mitigationrisk reductionprotectionsafety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição ao risco
Standard term used in business, finance, and insurance sectors across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exposição ao risco
Commonly used in financial centers; also 'nível de risco' in casual contexts
São Paulo
exposição ao risco
Widely used in corporate and banking environments; technical term in business discourse
Portugal
exposição ao risco
Standard term; also 'grau de risco' or 'vulnerabilidade ao risco' in some contexts

Related Words

risk assessmentrisk managementhedgingdiversificationrisk tolerancerisk appetite

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have high risk exposure
to reduce risk exposure
to assess risk exposure
to be exposed to risk
risk exposure management
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