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to stake
01
asegurar, atar
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Example
The dog was staked in the yard to prevent it from wandering off.
The tents were staked securely to the ground to withstand the strong winds.
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
Example
He staked $ 100 on the outcome of the horse race.
Apostó $100 en el resultado de la carrera de caballos.
They decided to stake their savings on the poker game.
Decidieron arriesgar sus ahorros en el juego de póker.
03
apostar, arriesgar
to put something in a position where it is vulnerable to loss, harm, or failure
Transitive: to stake an abstract possession on sth
Example
He staked his reputation on the success of the new product launch.
Él arriesgó su reputación en el éxito del lanzamiento del nuevo producto.
The company staked its future on the success of the new technology.
La empresa apostó su futuro en el éxito de la nueva tecnología.
04
marcar, señalar
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
Example
The surveyor staked the land to mark the property boundaries.
El topógrafo marcó la tierra para señalar los límites de la propiedad.
The team staked the field to show where the playing area began and ended.
El equipo marcó el campo para mostrar dónde comenzaba y terminaba el área de juego.
05
clavar, acerar
to pierce or injure someone or something by driving a pointed stake through it
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Example
The vampire hunters staked the creature through the heart to destroy it.
Los cazadores de vampiros clavaron la criatura a través del corazón para destruirla.
The executioner staked the prisoner as a form of punishment.
El verdugo clavó al prisionero como una forma de castigo.
Stake
01
participación, aportación
an amount of money invested in a business
Example
She purchased a significant stake in the startup company to support its growth.
Ella compró una participación significativa en la empresa emergente para apoyar su crecimiento.
The venture capitalist decided to increase their stake in the biotech firm after positive clinical trial results.
El capitalista de riesgo decidió aumentar su participación en la firma biotecnológica después de los resultados positivos de los ensayos clínicos.
02
estaca, palo
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
03
estaca, palo
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
04
estaca, palo
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
05
apuesta
the amount of money or other valuable asset that a player risks or wagers on a particular bet or game
What is a "stake"?
A stake is the amount of money that a person wagers or risks on a bet or gamble. It represents the player's financial commitment to the outcome of an event, such as a game, race, or sports match. The stake can vary depending on the individual’s preferences or the type of bet being placed. If the bet is successful, the person wins the stake back along with any additional winnings, but if the bet fails, they lose the stake. The term is commonly used in various types of gambling and betting.
06
participación, interés
a share or part in a business, system, etc. that may yield money
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