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to stake
01
atar, clavar
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Ejemplos
The farmer staked the young tree to help it grow straight and upright.
El agricultor ató el árbol joven para ayudarlo a crecer recto y erguido.
02
apostar, arriesgar
to risk or place money or valuables on the outcome of an event
Transitive: to stake a sum of money on sth
Ejemplos
She staked a large sum in the casino, hoping for a big win.
Ella apostó una gran suma en el casino, esperando una gran victoria.
03
arriesgar, poner en juego
to put something in a position where it is vulnerable to loss, harm, or failure
Transitive: to stake an abstract possession on sth
Ejemplos
The government staked its credibility on the new policy reforms.
El gobierno puso en juego su credibilidad en las nuevas reformas políticas.
04
delimitar, amojonar
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
Ejemplos
The workers staked the route for the new road to ensure clear guidelines.
Los trabajadores delimitaron la ruta para el nuevo camino para asegurar directrices claras.
05
empalar, clavar una estaca
to pierce or injure someone or something by driving a pointed stake through it
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Ejemplos
They staked the animal to ensure it would n’t escape.
Clavaron al animal para asegurarse de que no escaparía.
Stake
01
participación, acción
an amount of money invested in a business
Ejemplos
The billionaire entrepreneur acquired a controlling stake in the struggling airline to turn it around.
El empresario multimillonario adquirió una participación mayoritaria en la aerolínea en dificultades para darle la vuelta.
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
Ejemplos
The villagers built a stake for the execution ritual.
03
a post set up to mark a boundary, starting line, or finishing line
Ejemplos
Surveyors drove stakes to indicate property lines.
04
a strong post with a pointed end designed to be driven into the ground
Ejemplos
The fence was secured by iron stakes.
05
apuesta
money risked in gambling
Ejemplos
She lost her stake in the poker game.
06
a legal or financial interest or right in something
Ejemplos
Shareholders hold stakes in the corporation.
