Apueste (en. Bet)

/apuˈeste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To place a bet in a game of chance or in a competition.

I bet my whole game in poker.

Apueste toda mi partida en el póker.

To risk something with the expectation of obtaining a benefit.

I bet on an investment that has turned out to be very profitable.

Apuesté por una inversión que ha resultado muy rentable.

To decide to take a risk in a situation.

If I bet on this idea, we could change the course of the project.

Si apuesto por esta idea, podríamos cambiar el rumbo del proyecto.

From the verb 'bet', which comes from the Latin 'ad positor', meaning to place or put.

make a bet

to make an act of betting in a game or event.

hacer una apuesta

safe bet

a bet that is considered to have a high probability of success.

apuesta segura

raise the bet

to increase the risk in a betting situation.

subir la apuesta

bet

action of risking something in a game or event.

apuesta

bettor

person who places bets.

apostador

increase in bet

increase in the amount wagered.

aumento de apuesta

To bet something valuable.

In this game, it's not just about betting; it's about going all in.

En este juego, no se trata de solo apueste, se trata de jugártela.

To risk in an uncertain event.

If you're going to bet on that, make sure you have a plan B.

Si vas a apueste por eso, asegúrate de tener un plan B.