gamble in Spanish
gamble in Spanish is apuesta, jugada riesgosa, lotería — gamble means to bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
gamble in Spanish
apuesta
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
jugada riesgosa
A risky venture.
lotería
A risky venture.
riesgo
A risky venture.
jugar
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
apostar
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
escolasar
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
escolasear
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
timbear
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
apostar
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
What does "gamble" mean?
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verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
"They gambled away their savings at the casino."
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verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
"She gambled on the new business idea despite the risk."
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noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.
"Moving to a new city with no job lined up was a real gamble."
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gamble in a sentence
- They gambled away their savings at the casino.
- He likes to gamble on horse races every weekend.
- She gambled on the new business idea despite the risk.
- The coach gambled on a young player, hoping he would score.
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What is "gamble" in Spanish?
"gamble" in Spanish is apuesta, jugada riesgosa, lotería. gamble means: To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
How do you use "gamble" in a sentence?
Example: "They gambled away their savings at the casino." In Spanish, "gamble" is apuesta, jugada riesgosa, lotería.
Are there other ways to say "gamble" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "gamble": apuesta, jugada riesgosa, lotería, riesgo, jugar, apostar.
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