Gender Mix-up

In Spanish, describing words (adjectives) must match the person or thing they describe. 'Apuesto' is used for men ('un hombre apuesto'). For women, it changes to 'apuesta' ('una mujer apuesta').

Making Adjectives Agree

'Guapo' is the most common word for 'handsome' or 'good-looking'. 'Apuesto' is a great alternative that often suggests not just good looks, but also being well-dressed and put-together, like the English word 'dapper'.

'Apuesto' vs. 'Guapo'

Fairly common, especially in descriptions in books or when you want to sound a bit more elegant than just saying 'guapo'.

Forgetting the Vowel Change

The verb 'apostar' is a 'stem-changing' verb. For most 'I', 'you', 'he/she', and 'they' forms, the 'o' in the middle changes to 'ue'. Notice how 'yo apuesto' changes, but 'nosotros apostamos' does not.

The 'Boot' Verb Change (o → ue)

You can use 'apuesto' even when you're not gambling. Saying 'Apuesto a que...' is a very common and natural way to say 'I'm sure that...' or 'I bet that...' to show you feel certain about something.

Betting Without Money

A very common verb form, used every time you want to say 'I bet' or 'I wager', both with money and just to express certainty.

Learn the two meanings of 'apuesto' in Spanish. See how to use it as an adjective for 'handsome' or 'dapper', and as the verb form 'I bet' from 'apostar'. Includes full conjugations, examples, and usage tips.

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