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occupational hazard

/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl ˈhæzəd/

Traducción: Riesgo, peligro o condición desagradable que se acepta como parte normal de un trabajo o profesión específica.

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/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl ˈhæzəd/C1formalbusiness
  • esRiesgo, peligro o condición desagradable que se acepta como parte normal de un trabajo o profesión específica.

A risk, danger, or unpleasant condition that is accepted as a normal part of a particular job or profession.

  1. Job-related riskB2formal

    A risk or danger that is inherent to a particular profession or job.

    esriesgo laboral

    • Back pain is an occupational hazard for office workers.
    • Dealing with difficult customers is an occupational hazard in retail.
    • Hearing loss can be an occupational hazard for musicians.
  2. Figurative riskB2informal

    An unpleasant but predictable consequence of a particular activity or lifestyle.

    esRiesgo inherente a la actividad

    • Getting asked for free advice is an occupational hazard of being a lawyer.
    • Spending too much time on social media is an occupational hazard for influencers.
    • Being interrupted during dinner is an occupational hazard of being a doctor.