risk-takers
[/ˈrɪsk ˌteɪkərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
pessoas que assumem riscos
1. individuals who are willing to take chances or engage in uncertain or dangerous activities
Risk-takers are essential in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Pessoas que assumem riscos são essenciais no empreendedorismo e inovação.
2. people who deliberately expose themselves to potential loss or harm for possible gain or reward
The startup founders are known risk-takers who invested their life savings.
Os fundadores da startup são conhecidos por assumirem riscos, investindo suas economias de vida.
3. individuals with a propensity or personality trait characterized by boldness and willingness to face uncertainty
Risk-takers often thrive in volatile financial markets.
Pessoas que assumem riscos frequentemente prosperam em mercados financeiros voláteis.
In American business culture, risk-takers are often celebrated as innovators and entrepreneurs. In Brazilian culture, while entrepreneurship is valued, there's often more emphasis on careful planning. The term reflects different attitudes toward uncertainty: American culture tends to glorify risk-taking as a path to success, while Portuguese-speaking cultures may view it with more caution. Tech startups and venture capital communities particularly celebrate risk-takers.
NYC Slang
high-rollers, go-getters, ballsy people
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