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    Pusta (en. Bet)

    pus-ta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of putting funds or assets on a specific event to earn a profit.
    He placed a bet on the poker game.
    Naglagay siya ng pusta sa laro ng poker.
    A gambling fund used in games or competitions.
    His bet represented all his savings.
    Ang kanyang pusta ay kumakatawan sa lahat ng kanyang ipon.
    Can refer to the chances or risks associated with a wager.
    There is always a bet when you gamble.
    Laging may pusta kapag ikaw ay nagsusugal.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'pusta' meaning bet or wager.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bet of life
    An intense wager with high stakes.
    pusta ng buhay

    Related Words

    luck
    The state of good fortune that can affect the outcome of a bet.
    suwerte

    Slang Meanings

    Bet
    I'm betting on this game!
    Pusta ako sa laro na 'to!
    Let's place a bet!
    Alright, let's place a bet!
    Ayos, bettle na tayo!
    Gambling
    I don't gamble, but I'm betting here.
    Di ako nag-susugal, pero pusta ako dito.