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    Apostado (en. Bet)

    /a.posˈta.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who has decided to risk something in an uncertain situation.
    The contestant in the race seemed nervous before the competition.
    El apostado de la carrera se mostró nervioso antes de la competencia.
    Subject that participates in a bet.
    The player in the card game lost his money.
    El apostado en el juego de cartas perdió su dinero.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'apostar', which comes from the Latin 'adpositus', participle of 'adponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bet placed
    Reference to a challenge in the form of a bet that has been accepted.
    apuesta apostada
    to be positioned
    To be in a risky or waiting situation related to a bet.
    estar apostado

    Related Words

    to bet
    To make a bet, to commit something in an uncertain situation.
    apostar
    bet
    Action of risking money or goods in a game or event.
    apuesta

    Slang Meanings

    To be risking oneself in a high-risk situation.
    That business is a total risk, but it might work out.
    Ese negocio es un apostado total, pero puede salir bien.
    A way to refer to a person who always plays at roulette.
    Juan is a gambler; he's always at the casino.
    Juan es un apostado, siempre está en el casino.