What is the Spanish word for "gamble"?

Learn how to say "gamble" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gamble

Spanish

apostar

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Alternative translations of "gamble"

jugar

Examples of how to use "gamble" in Spanish

English
He gambled all his money away.
Spanish
Perdió todo su dinero en el juego.
English
They often gamble on sports bets.
Spanish
Ellos suelen apostar en apuestas deportivas.
English
He gambled all his money yesterday.
Spanish
Apostó todo su dinero ayer.
English
She is gambling at the casino now.
Spanish
Ella está jugando en el casino ahora.
English
We have gambled more than we should.
Spanish
Hemos apostado más de lo que deberíamos.

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He gambled all his money away.

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