How to Say "wagers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wagers” is “apuestas” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las apuestas deportivas son muy populares en este país.
Sports betting is very popular in this country.
Perdí todas mis apuestas en la carrera de caballos.
I lost all my bets on the horse race.
¿Cuáles son tus apuestas para el resultado final?
What are your predictions (bets) for the final result?
Always Plural for the Activity
When talking about the general activity of gambling or betting, Spanish almost always uses the plural form, 'las apuestas', while English might use the singular 'betting'.
Using Singular for the Activity
Mistake: “La apuesta es ilegal.”
Correction: Las apuestas son ilegales. (Use the plural noun when referring to the general concept.)
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