contingencia

Definitions of contingencia
  1. noun
    a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
    synonyms: aventura, despeñadero, peligro, riesgo
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    type of:
    empresa
    any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
  2. noun
    a possible event or occurrence or result
    synonyms: evento, eventualidad
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    type of:
    suceso
    an event that happens
  3. noun
    a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
    synonyms: borrasca, peligro, riesgo, ventura
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    type of:
    peligro, riesgo
    a cause of pain or injury or loss
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