How to Say "staking" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “staking” is “jugando” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
Verb Form (Gerund)B1
risking a specific amount
Examples
Él estaba jugando todo su sueldo en la lotería.
He was gambling his entire paycheck on the lottery.
La policía intervino el casino donde estaban jugando ilegalmente.
The police raided the casino where they were gambling illegally.
Linking to Money
When 'jugando' means gambling, it usually takes a direct object (the money or object being risked), unlike when playing a sport.
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