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How to Say "bet" in Spanish

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apuesta

ah-PWEH-stah/aˈpwesta/

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Use 'apuesta' when referring to the act of betting itself, the wager, or the result of a bet, like who won.
Two cartoon hands shaking firmly above a small pile of golden coins, symbolizing a completed bet or wager.

Examples

¿Quién ganó la apuesta en el partido de anoche?

Who won the bet in last night's game?

Hicimos una apuesta de cinco dólares.

We made a five-dollar wager.

Perdí la apuesta y ahora tengo que pagar la cena.

I lost the bet and now I have to pay for dinner.

Gender Check

Remember 'apuesta' is always feminine, so you must use 'la apuesta' or 'una apuesta' when referring to it.

puesta

/pwés-ta//ˈpwesta/

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Use 'puesta' when specifically talking about the amount of money or the stake that was put down on a bet.
A stack of colorful poker chips placed in the center of a green gaming table, representing a wager.

Examples

Su primera puesta fue de cien euros.

His first bet was one hundred euros.

La gallina hizo su puesta en el nido.

The hen laid her eggs (her 'laying') in the nest.

Apuesta vs. Puesta

Learners often confuse 'apuesta' and 'puesta' because both relate to betting. Remember that 'apuesta' is the bet itself (the concept or outcome), while 'puesta' is the money wagered.

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