arriscada

Arriscada is a term in Portuguese that functions primarily as the feminine form of the adjective arriscado, meaning risky or hazardous. It can describe actions, situations, or decisions that involve significant risk.

In everyday language, arriscada is used in phrases such as uma ação arriscada (a risky action) or uma decisão arriscada (a risky decision). The masculine form arriscado and related nouns like risco are connected, and arriscada can also appear in certain colloquial uses as a way to emphasize a bold or daring act.

The word is also used as a toponym in some Portuguese-speaking regions, where places may be named Arriscada due to rugged terrain, challenging conditions, or historical associations with risk. There is no single internationally prominent location universally known as Arriscada; its use is local and context-specific.

Arriscada can appear as a surname in Portuguese-speaking communities, though it is not among the most common family names.

In cultural contexts, arriscada appears in literature and media to convey boldness or risk, and is often translated as "risky" or "hazardous" depending on nuance.

See also: arriscar, arriscado, risco.