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apuesto

a-PWES-to/aˈpwesto/

“apuesto” means “handsome” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

handsome

Also: dapper, good-looking
A portrait of a smiling, well-dressed young man looking directly forward.

📝 In Action

El protagonista de la película es un hombre muy apuesto.

B1

The main character of the movie is a very handsome man.

Mi abuelo siempre fue un señor muy apuesto y elegante.

B2

My grandfather was always a very dapper and elegant gentleman.

Con ese traje nuevo, te ves muy apuesto.

B1

With that new suit, you look very handsome.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • feo (ugly)
  • desaliñado (disheveled, scruffy)

Common Collocations

  • un hombre apuesto – a handsome man
  • un joven apuesto – a handsome young man

I bet

Also: I wager
VerbA2irregular (o:ue stem change) ar
A hand placing a large gold coin onto a stack of coins on a wooden surface, symbolizing making a wager.
infinitiveapostar
gerundapostando
past Participleapostado

📝 In Action

Apuesto veinte dólares a que llueve mañana.

A2

I bet twenty dollars that it rains tomorrow.

Apuesto a que no puedes comerte todo eso.

B1

I bet you can't eat all of that.

Siempre apuesto por los equipos pequeños.

B2

I always bet on the small teams.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • apostar dinero – to bet money
  • apostar por algo/alguien – to bet on something/someone (also means to support or back them)
  • apostar a que... – to bet that...

Idioms & Expressions

  • te lo apuesto – I bet you / You bet!

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedapuesta
yoapuesto
túapuestas
ellos/ellas/ustedesapuestan
nosotrosapostamos
vosotrosapostáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedapostaba
yoapostaba
túapostabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesapostaban
nosotrosapostábamos
vosotrosapostabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedapostó
yoaposté
túapostaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesapostaron
nosotrosapostamos
vosotrosapostasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedapueste
yoapueste
túapuestes
ellos/ellas/ustedesapuesten
nosotrosapostemos
vosotrosapostéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedapostara
yoapostara
túapostaras
ellos/ellas/ustedesapostaran
nosotrosapostáramos
vosotrosapostarais
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Words that translate to "apuesto" in Spanish:

dapper→good-looking→handsome→i bet→i wager→

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Quick Quiz: apuesto

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'apuesto' to mean 'I bet'?

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📚 Etymology▼

This word has two different origins for its two meanings! The adjective 'apuesto' (handsome) comes from the Latin word 'appositus', which meant 'well-suited' or 'appropriate'. The verb 'apuesto' (I bet) comes from the Latin 'apponere', meaning 'to place upon', which evolved into the idea of placing a bet.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: apostoItalian: apposto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'apuesto' and 'guapo'?

'Guapo' is the general, everyday word for 'handsome' or 'good-looking'. 'Apuesto' is a slightly more elegant word that often implies that the person is not only good-looking but also well-dressed and carries themselves well, similar to 'dapper' in English.

How do I use 'apuesto' for a woman?

Easy! Just change the '-o' at the end to an '-a'. For example, 'un hombre apuesto' (a handsome man) becomes 'una mujer apuesta' (a beautiful/dapper woman).

Does 'apuesto' (I bet) always have to be about money?

Not at all! It's very common to use it figuratively to express certainty. Saying 'Apuesto a que...' is like saying 'I'm sure that...' or 'I bet that...' in English. For example, 'Apuesto a que te va a encantar la película' (I bet you're going to love the movie).