gamble

• Substantivo que designa uma ação que envolve arriscar dinheiro ou algo de valor em um evento de resultado incerto, geralmente na esperança de ganhar mais; também pode se referir a qualquer empreendimento arriscado.

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.

   Ação arriscada

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschancehazardleapplungeriskspeculationventure

   Antônimoscertaintysure thing

2. Betting activityB1formal

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

   Jogo 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.

   Sinônimosbetflutterpuntspeculationwager

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de jogar dinheiro em jogos de azar ou de assumir um risco na esperança de obter um resultado desejado.

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.

   Jogar a dinheiro

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

   Sinônimosbetgameplaypuntstakewager

2. B2informal

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

   Arriscar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschancehazardriskspeculateventure

   Antônimoshedge