gamble

• Sustantivo que denota una acción arriesgada en la que se pone dinero o algo de valor en un resultado incierto, a menudo con la esperanza de ganar más; también puede referirse a una decisión o empresa arriesgada.

A noun referring to an act of risking money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, often for the chance of winning more.

1. Risky actionB2formal

   An action or undertaking that involves risk and uncertainty, with the hope of gaining something.

   Acción arriesgada

   • Starting a new business is always a gamble.
   • He took a gamble by investing all his savings in the stock market.
   • The decision to move abroad was a huge gamble.

   Sinónimoschancehazardleapplungeriskspeculationventure

   Antónimoscertaintysure thing

2. Betting activityB1formal

   The act of playing games of chance for money, such as cards, dice, or slot machines.

   Juego de azar

   • He lost a lot of money at the casino because of his gambling habit.
   • She enjoys the occasional gamble on horse races.
   • Gambling can become an addiction if not controlled.

   Sinónimosbetflutterpuntspeculationwager

• Verbo que significa jugar dinero u objetos de valor en juegos de azar, o realizar una acción arriesgada con la esperanza de obtener un resultado favorable.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing games of chance for money or taking a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

1. Bet moneyB1formal

   To play games of chance for money, such as cards, dice, or slot machines.

   Apostar dinero en juegos de azar

   • He gambled away his entire paycheck at the casino.
   • She gambled on the horse race and lost.
   • Many people gamble responsibly for entertainment.

   Sinónimosbetgameplaypuntstakewager

2. B2informal

   To take a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

   arriesgarse

   • The company gambled on the new product and it paid off.
   • He gambled that the stock market would recover.
   • She gambled her reputation on the success of the project.

   Sinónimoschancehazardriskspeculateventure

   Antónimoshedge