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Juegos - Términos de apuestas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con términos de apuestas como "empate", "apuesta" y "casa de apuestas".

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betting shop
[Sustantivo]

a physical or online location where people can place bets on various sporting events and other types of competitions, with odds determined by the bookmaker

casa de apuestas, lugar de apuestas

casa de apuestas, lugar de apuestas

Ex: I went to betting shop with my friends to see if we could guess the winning team .Fui a la **casa de apuestas** con mis amigos para ver si podíamos adivinar el equipo ganador.
casino
[Sustantivo]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

casino

casino

Ex: casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .El **casino** organizó un evento especial con música en vivo y entretenimiento.
to draw
[Verbo]

to finish a game without any winning sides

empatar, terminar en empate

empatar, terminar en empate

Ex: In the spirit of sportsmanship , players agreed draw the round rather than prolonging the virtual battle .En el espíritu del deportivismo, los jugadores acordaron **empatar** la ronda en lugar de prolongar la batalla virtual.
gambling
[Sustantivo]

the action or activity of betting on uncertain outcomes or playing games of chance, hoping to win money or prizes

juego

juego

Ex: Understanding the odds and knowing when to stop are essential aspects of gambling.Entender las probabilidades y saber cuándo parar son aspectos esenciales del **juego** responsable.
gambling den
[Sustantivo]

a place where gambling activities are conducted illegally or secretly

garito, antro de juego

garito, antro de juego

Ex: The old building had been turned into gambling den, attracting people from all over town .El viejo edificio se había convertido en **antro de juegos de azar**, atrayendo a gente de toda la ciudad.
gaming
[Sustantivo]

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning, involves the payment of a price or consideration for the opportunity to win a prize or reward, which may include money, goods, or other valuable items

juego de azar, apuestas

juego de azar, apuestas

numbers game
[Sustantivo]

a form of illegal gambling that involves the selection of a series of numbers, often based on a publicly available source such as a lottery or race

juego de números, lotería ilegal

juego de números, lotería ilegal

Ex: The authorities are cracking down on numbers game, hoping to put an end to underground gambling .Las autoridades están reprimiendo el **juego de números**, con la esperanza de poner fin a los juegos de azar clandestinos.
one-armed bandit
[Sustantivo]

a gambling machine with a lever on the side that players pull after inserting coins in order to spin the reels

bandido de un brazo, tragaperras

bandido de un brazo, tragaperras

Ex: Online casinos offer a variety one-armed bandit games for players to enjoy from the comfort of their homes .Los casinos en línea ofrecen una variedad de juegos de **tragaperras** para que los jugadores disfruten desde la comodidad de sus hogares.
pit
[Sustantivo]

a designated area within a casino or other gambling establishment where various table games, such as blackjack, craps, and roulette, are located

foso, área de juegos

foso, área de juegos

premium bond
[Sustantivo]

a type of savings bond issued by the government, in which the bondholder is entered into a monthly lottery drawing for the chance to win a tax-free cash prize, with the prize amounts ranging from small sums to much larger jackpots

bono de premio, bono de ahorro con premio

bono de premio, bono de ahorro con premio

Ex: He was disappointed when premium bonds did n’t win anything this month .Estaba decepcionado cuando sus **bonos premium** no ganaron nada este mes.
roll
[Sustantivo]

a single instance of betting, such as a roll of the dice in craps or a spin of the roulette wheel

una tirada, un giro

una tirada, un giro

scratchcard
[Sustantivo]

a small card made of paper or cardstock that features concealed areas or panels that can be scratched off to reveal a prize or other information

raspadita, tarjeta de rascar

raspadita, tarjeta de rascar

Ex: After scratching off the numbers, I realized I hadn’t won anything this time.Después de rascar los números, me di cuenta de que no había ganado nada esta vez.
sweepstakes
[Sustantivo]

a type of contest or promotion in which entrants are selected at random to win a prize or prizes, often without any purchase or payment required to enter

sorteo, concurso

sorteo, concurso

Ex: He found a coupon inside his cereal box that entered him into a sweepstakes.Encontró un cupón dentro de su caja de cereales que lo inscribió en un **sorteo**.
ticket
[Sustantivo]

a physical or electronic document that represents the purchase of a chance to win a prize or participate in a game

boleto, billete

boleto, billete

toss-up
[Sustantivo]

an unclear situation that either of two possibilities have an equal chance of happening

cincuenta-cincuenta

cincuenta-cincuenta

Ex: The game was so close , it was toss-up who would win .El juego estuvo tan reñido que era un **toss-up** quién ganaría.
to call
[Verbo]

to predict which side of a coin will face upwards after it is tossed

predecir, adivinar

predecir, adivinar

Ex: called tails and got the first possession .**Llamamos** cruz y obtuvimos la primera posesión.

a phrase that is often used in gambling to describe a bet in which the player has the option to double their winnings or lose everything, depending on the outcome of a subsequent event

Ex: The game was getting intense, and it felt like everyone was going double or quits with each round.
each-way
[Sustantivo]

a type of wager where two equal bets are placed on the same selection, one for the selection to win and the other for the selection to place

cada manera, apuesta cada manera

cada manera, apuesta cada manera

Ex: I always bet each-way when I’m unsure about which horse will win but want to cover my bases.Siempre apuesto **each-way** cuando no estoy seguro de qué caballo ganará pero quiero cubrirme las espaldas.
even money
[Sustantivo]

(gambling) a bet or wager that pays out at a 1:1 ratio, or in other words, a bet in which the potential payout is equal to the amount of the original wager

apuesta a la par, dinero parejo

apuesta a la par, dinero parejo

Ex: I placed an even-money bet on the coin toss and was lucky enough to win.Hice una apuesta a **dinero parejo** en el lanzamiento de la moneda y tuve la suerte de ganar.
long odds
[Sustantivo]

bets or wagers with a relatively low chance of winning, but with the potential for a large payout if successful

cuotas altas, apuestas con baja probabilidad

cuotas altas, apuestas con baja probabilidad

Ex: The horse long odds of winning the race , but it still managed to cross the finish line first .El caballo tenía **grandes probabilidades** de ganar la carrera, pero aún así logró cruzar la línea de meta primero.
short odds
[Sustantivo]

referring to the likelihood of a particular event occurring, with a high probability of success or a low degree of uncertainty

probabilidades cortas, cuotas bajas

probabilidades cortas, cuotas bajas

Ex: Everyone is betting on the team short odds, so I might try my luck with a long shot instead .Todos están apostando por el equipo con **probabilidades cortas**, así que podría probar suerte con un improbable en su lugar.
odds
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood of a particular event occurring, typically expressed as the ratio of the potential payout to the amount of the original wager

probabilidades, cuotas

probabilidades, cuotas

spread betting
[Sustantivo]

a type of gambling in which bettors place wagers on the outcome of an event based on a range of possible outcomes, with payouts determined by the accuracy of the bettor's prediction relative to the spread or range of outcomes set by the bookmaker

apuestas de margen, apuestas de diferencial

apuestas de margen, apuestas de diferencial

Ex: Spread betting is popular among people who like to take risks , as it offers the chance to win or lose big based on the result .Las **apuestas de margen** son populares entre las personas a las que les gusta asumir riesgos, ya que ofrecen la oportunidad de ganar o perder mucho según el resultado.
the tote
[Sustantivo]

a pool betting system, in which all bets are pooled together, and the total amount is then divided among the winners, minus a commission taken by the bookmaker

pari mutuel, totalizador

pari mutuel, totalizador

to the bad
[Frase]

a gambling term used to describe a situation where a player has lost all of their money that they had intended to gamble with, and is now in a negative financial position as a result

flutter
[Sustantivo]

a casual or impulsive bet, often made on a whim or without much forethought

una apuesta impulsiva, una apuesta hecha al azar

una apuesta impulsiva, una apuesta hecha al azar

high-stakes
[Adjetivo]

describing a situation where a large amount of money or other valuable assets are at risk, often in the context of gambling or other forms of high-risk activity

de alto riesgo, de grandes apuestas

de alto riesgo, de grandes apuestas

wager
[Sustantivo]

a bet or a monetary stake placed on the outcome of an event

apuesta, jugada

apuesta, jugada

Ex: He made wager with his friend about the outcome of the election .Hizo una **apuesta** con su amigo sobre el resultado de las elecciones.
to bet
[Verbo]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

apostar

apostar

Ex: Last week , the bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .La semana pasada, el grupo **apostó** en la ruleta del casino.
stake
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money or other valuable asset that a player risks or wagers on a particular bet or game

apuesta

apuesta

to back
[Verbo]

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event to occur

apostar, respaldar

apostar, respaldar

Ex: backed the outcome of the election , confident in her prediction .Ella **apostó** por el resultado de la elección, confiada en su predicción.
to put on
[Verbo]

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event

apostar, poner

apostar, poner

Ex: I wouldn't put on too much money given the odds.No **apostaría** demasiado dinero dadas las probabilidades.
place bet
[Sustantivo]

a bet on a particular horse or team to finish in either first or second place, depending on the terms of the bet

apuesta a lugar, apuesta colocada

apuesta a lugar, apuesta colocada

Ex: I had place bet on the team to finish in the top three , so I was relieved when they came in second .Tenía una **apuesta a lugar** en el equipo para que terminara entre los tres primeros, así que me alivió cuando quedaron en segundo lugar.
flip
[Sustantivo]

the act of flipping a coin to determine the outcome of a bet or wager

el lanzamiento de moneda, el cara o cruz

el lanzamiento de moneda, el cara o cruz

to parlay
[Verbo]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

pároli

pároli

Ex: Poker players will parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .Los jugadores de póquer a veces **apalancan** una pila de mesa para comprar en un juego de apuestas más altas.
bookie
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that accepts bets on the outcome of sporting events, horse races, or other types of gambling activities

corredor de apuestas, apostador

corredor de apuestas, apostador

Ex: I used to go to a bookie, but now I prefer to bet online .Solía ir a un **corredor de apuestas** local, pero ahora prefiero apostar en línea.
card sharp
[Sustantivo]

a person who is highly skilled at manipulating playing cards for their own financial gain, often through cheating or deception

un tahúr, un fullero

un tahúr, un fullero

Ex: He had the reputation of being card sharp, and no one wanted to play against him because they knew it was n’t fair .Tenía la reputación de ser un **tramposo**, y nadie quería jugar contra él porque sabían que no era justo.
croupier
[Sustantivo]

a person who works in a casino or other gambling establishment, responsible for dealing cards, managing bets, and facilitating the game for players

crupier, repartidor

crupier, repartidor

Ex: croupier explained the rules of blackjack to the new players at the table .El **crupier** explicó las reglas del blackjack a los nuevos jugadores en la mesa.
gambler
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in games of chance or bets on uncertain outcomes, often with the aim of winning money or other prizes

jugador, apostador

jugador, apostador

Ex: gambler studied the odds carefully before placing his next bet .El **jugador** estudió cuidadosamente las probabilidades antes de hacer su próxima apuesta.
high roller
[Sustantivo]

a person who bets on very large sums of money in casinos

gran apostador, jugador de alto nivel

gran apostador, jugador de alto nivel

Ex: While most visitors played conservatively , high roller at the blackjack table bet $ 50,000 on a single hand .Mientras que la mayoría de los visitantes jugaban de manera conservadora, el **gran apostador** en la mesa de blackjack apostó $50,000 en una sola mano.
smart money
[Sustantivo]

bets or wagers made by experienced or professional bettors who have a reputation for making successful bets due to their access to insider information, advanced statistical models, or other tools and resources

dinero inteligente, apuestas profesionales

dinero inteligente, apuestas profesionales

starting price
[Sustantivo]

the odds or price at which a horse or other competitor is valued at the start of a race or event, as determined by the bookmaker or betting exchange

precio de salida, cuota de salida

precio de salida, cuota de salida

Ex: Even though starting price was low , the underdog shocked everyone by winning .Aunque el **precio inicial** era bajo, el desvalido sorprendió a todos al ganar.
winnings
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money or other valuable asset that a player or bettor receives as a result of a successful bet or wager

ganancias, premios

ganancias, premios

banker
[Sustantivo]

a person who deals with the funds or money in a game, typically in gambling or banking games, and may also refer to the dealer or player responsible for controlling the bank or funds

banquero, crupier

banquero, crupier

five card Charlie
[Sustantivo]

a blackjack rule where if a player is dealt five cards without busting, they automatically win the hand, regardless of the dealer's hand

Charlie de cinco cartas, cinco cartas Charlie

Charlie de cinco cartas, cinco cartas Charlie

Ex: She was thrilled to hit a five card Charlie and walk away with all the chips.Ella estaba emocionada de conseguir un **five card Charlie** y llevarse todas las fichas.
hard hand
[Sustantivo]

a hand in blackjack that does not contain an Ace or contains an Ace that can only be counted as 1, making it inflexible in its value

mano dura, mano rígida

mano dura, mano rígida

Ex: He made a risky move with hard hand of 13 , hoping to get a lucky card .Hizo un movimiento arriesgado con una **mano dura** de 13, esperando conseguir una carta afortunada.
pull tab
[Sustantivo]

a type of instant win game or gambling ticket, typically made of paper, with concealed windows that can be opened to reveal if the player has won a prize

lengüeta para tirar, juego de raspe

lengüeta para tirar, juego de raspe

Ex: I was excited to see if pull tab would match the winning symbols .Estaba emocionado por ver si mi **lengüeta** coincidiría con los símbolos ganadores.
pachinko
[Sustantivo]

a type of mechanical arcade game and gambling device that originated in Japan, in which players shoot small metal balls into a vertical playing field filled with pins, bumpers, and other obstacles

un tipo de juego mecánico de arcade y dispositivo de juego que se originó en Japón,  en el que los jugadores disparan pequeñas bolas de metal en un campo de juego vertical lleno de alfileres

un tipo de juego mecánico de arcade y dispositivo de juego que se originó en Japón, en el que los jugadores disparan pequeñas bolas de metal en un campo de juego vertical lleno de alfileres

Ex: He exchanged his winnings from pachinko game for a few cool prizes .Cambió sus ganancias del juego de **pachinko** por algunos premios geniales.
claw machine
[Sustantivo]

an arcade machine that has a claw-like device used to grab prizes inside the machine and drop them into a chute for players to win

máquina de garra, grúa de juguete

máquina de garra, grúa de juguete

Ex: I tried to get a stuffed dinosaur from claw machine, but it kept slipping out of the claw 's grip .Intenté conseguir un dinosaurio de peluche en la **máquina de garra**, pero seguía resbalándose del agarre de la garra.
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