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to gamble
01
jugar
to do something risky that may result in a loss or failure, hoping to achieve what one wants
Intransitive: to gamble on sth
Transitive: to gamble sth on a likely success
Ejemplos
After much thought, he gambled on the stock market, hoping for a big return.
Después de mucho pensarlo, apostó en el mercado de valores, esperando un gran retorno.
1.1
jugar, apostar
to take part in games of chance or betting, involving money, hoping to win more in return
Intransitive: to gamble | to gamble on sth
Ejemplos
The group is currently gambling on the roulette wheel.
El grupo actualmente está jugando en la ruleta.
Gamble
01
apuesta
an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success
Ejemplos
Moving to a new city without a job lined up was a gamble, but she found an opportunity quickly and settled in well.
Mudarse a una nueva ciudad sin tener un trabajo asegurado fue una apuesta, pero encontró una oportunidad rápidamente y se estableció bien.
02
money or stake that is risked in the hope of gaining a financial reward
Ejemplos
She doubled her gamble in hopes of winning big.
Árbol Léxico
gambler
gambling
gamble
