What does apostar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word apostar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use apostar in Spanish.

The word apostar in Spanish means bet, stake, bet that, bet on, put faith in, bet on, bet on, bet on, position yourself, post, position, station, bet on the future, bet it all, wager everything, go for broke, bet high, bet on, go for a different style, bet your house on it, bet your bottom dollar, play it safe. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word apostar

bet, stake

verbo transitivo (juego: arriesgar dinero)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Apostó hasta la camisa en el póquer y perdió todo su dinero.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I got a tip and backed the horse, even though it was an outsider.

bet that

(pactar pago por acertar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tomás apostó mil dólares a que ganaría el candidato de derechas. Aposté una cena con Alberto a que el ascenso sería para mí.

I bet Alberto a dinner that I'd be the one to get promoted.

bet on

(pactar pago en juego)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Aposté cinco dólares por cada caballo.

I bet five dollars on each horse.

put faith in

(figurado (confiar en algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Agradecemos a todos los que apostaron por nuestra compañía; no los decepcionaremos.

We'd like to thank everyone who put faith in our company; we won't let you down.

bet on

(juego: arriesgar dinero)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Carlos se apostó su sueldo a que ganaría su equipo y perdió.

Carlos bet his wages on his team winning and he lost.

bet on

(pactar apuesta)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

¿Qué nos apostamos a que se agotan las entradas del concierto?

How much do you want to bet on all the concert tickets selling out?

bet on

(informal, figurado (estar seguro de algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Apuesto a que Nicolás llega tarde como siempre.

I bet on Nicholas turning up late, as usual.

position yourself

verbo pronominal (posicionarse)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Los soldados se apostaron en azoteas y ventanas.

The soldiers positioned themselves on rooftops and at windows.

post, position, station

verbo transitivo (posicionar, emplazar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Apostaron policías en todas las salidas de la ciudad para atrapar al fugitivo.

They posted police at every road out of the city to catch the fugitive.

bet on the future

locución verbal (invertir a futuro)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Debemos apostar al futuro y apoyar las decisiones de la empresa.

We should bet on the future and support the decisions of the company.

bet it all, wager everything, go for broke

locución verbal (apostar a una sola baza)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

bet high

(informal (jugarse mucho)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El tahúr apostó fuerte al rojo y perdió casi todo su dinero.

The gambler bet high on the red and lost almost all his money.

bet on

locución verbal (creer en alguien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El jefe apostó por él y lo contrató a pesar de su inexperiencia.

The boss bet on him and hired him in spite of his inexperience.

go for a different style

locución verbal (optar por otro estilo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Debemos apostar por un estilo diferente si queremos expandirnos a nuevos mercados.

We should go for a different style if we want to expand into new markets.

bet your house on it, bet your bottom dollar

locución verbal (sin temor a equivocarse) (colloquial)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Apuesto sobre seguro que tú no le caes bien a toda la gente.

I bet my bottom dollar that not everyone likes you.

play it safe

locución verbal (ES, coloquial (al ganador)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La novia apostó sobre seguro con un vestido blanco clásico.

The bride played it safe with a classic white dress.

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