Spanish word

apostar

Pronunciation

IPA/aposˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbet

Example

No voy a apostar mi dinero en ese juego.

I am not going to bet my money on that game.

Illustration for apostar (bet)

More examples

Voy a apostar por tu plan.

I'm going to support your plan.

Core concept

Putting resources or support behind a person or plan.

Common phrases

  • apostar por

    support

  • apostar por un equipo

    support a team

  • apostar al ganador

    bet on the winner

Similar words

jugar: Plays recreational games or places bets for entertainment and the thrill of competition.
arriesgar: Takes actions while aware of possible loss or danger to achieve an objective.
apostar por: Puts resources or backing behind a person or approach expecting it to succeed.

Definition in Spanish

Poner dinero u otra cosa de valor con la expectativa de ganar según el resultado incierto de un hecho; en sentido figurado, mostrar confianza o preferencia por alguien o algo con la.

Word origin

Derived from medieval Latin appostare (ad- + ponere) 'to place', so Spanish apostar also carries the figurative sense of backing or supporting.

Usage tips

  • In nonliteral contexts such as apostar por la educación, apostar por means to back or prioritize an option rather than to gamble.

Other meanings

  • supportverb

Opposites

Related words

  • apuestabetnoun
  • apostadorgamblernoun

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