risky task

[ˈrɪski tæsk]
noun phrasepl: risky tasks
tarefa arriscada
1. An activity or job that involves significant danger, uncertainty, or potential for failure or loss
Climbing without proper equipment is a risky task that should never be attempted.
Escalar sem equipamento apropriado é uma tarefa arriscada que nunca deve ser tentada.
2. An undertaking where the outcome is uncertain and could result in negative consequences
Starting a new business is a risky task that requires careful planning.
Iniciar um novo negócio é uma tarefa arriscada que requer planejamento cuidadoso.
In Brazilian business culture, 'tarefa arriscada' is frequently discussed in corporate settings, particularly in startups and tech industries where calculated risk-taking is valued. In American culture, the phrase appears often in discussions of entrepreneurship and innovation, reflecting a cultural emphasis on individual risk-taking as a path to success.
NYC Slang
sketchy gig / sketchy move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dangerous taskhazardous taskperilous undertakingprecarious taskuncertain venture
Antonyms / Antônimos
safe tasksecure taskguaranteed tasklow-risk activity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa arriscada
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa perigosa / missão arriscada
Often used interchangeably with tarefa arriscada
São Paulo
tarefa de risco / empreitada arriscada
Business/corporate context usage
Portugal
tarefa de risco / tarefa arriscada
Both forms used, slight preference for tarefa de risco in formal contexts

Related Words

riskdangerhazarduncertaintychallengeadventurethreat

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing with fire
taking a chance
putting all eggs in one basket
going out on a limb
arriscando a pele (risking one's skin in Portuguese)
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