gamble
gb/ɡˈæmbəl/ us/ɡˈæmbəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 7400
szerencsejátékozik, fogad, kockáztat, kockázatot vállal, kockázat, kockázatos lépés, fogadás
VERBO
B1
1
fogad
B1
Patrón de uso:
to gamble [money] on [game or event]
He likes to gamble small amounts of money on football matches.
Szeret kisebb összegekben fogadni futballmeccsekre.
They gambled all night at the casino and came home with empty pockets.
Egész éjjel szerencsejátékoztak a kaszinóban, és üres zsebbel mentek haza.
I never gamble on horse racing because I don't understand the odds.
She gambled $50 on the lottery and won nothing.
Tourists come here to gamble at the new riverside casino.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My uncle loves to gamble in casinos.
A nagybátyám imád kaszinókban szerencsejátékozni.
She does not want to gamble her money on cards.
Nem akar kártyán pénzt kockáztatni.
They gamble ten dollars on each game.
I gambled on the soccer match and lost.
He only gambles when he goes on vacation.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"play gamble"* instead of using the verb directly. Say "I gamble" or "I gamble money on cards", not *"I play gamble"*. Also, "gamble" already includes the idea of risk, so avoid saying *"risk gamble"* together.
Significado
risk money in betting
Colocaciones
gamble money
|gamble on sports
|gamble at the casino
|gamble online
|illegally gamble
Sinónimos
bet (A very common word for risking money on a game or event; often slightly more informal and more frequent than "gamble" in spoken English.)
Antónimos
save (Saving money means keeping it safely instead of risking it in games of chance.)
Temas
games
|money
|entertainment
|sports
|finance
|daily_life
Definición
To use money in a game or on an event where you may win more money or lose what you have.
To risk money on a game of chance or an uncertain event, hoping to win more money.
VERBO
B2
2
kockáztat
B1
Patrón de uso:
to gamble [something] on [plan or result]
The company is gambling its reputation on this new product launch.
A vállalat az új termék bevezetésével a hírnevét kockáztatja.
You're gambling with your health if you ignore those symptoms.
Az egészségeddel játszol, ha figyelmen kívül hagyod ezeket a tüneteket.
She decided to gamble on moving abroad without a job offer.
The prime minister is gambling that early elections will strengthen his position.
Investors who gamble on untested startups can lose everything.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He gambled on a new job in another country.
Kockázatot vállalt azzal, hogy másik országban fogadott el új állást.
She gambled her savings on a small business.
A megtakarításait kockáztatta egy kisvállalkozás elindításával.
The leader is gambling with the lives of his people.
They gambled on a risky plan to grow fast.
If you gamble with your future, you may be sorry later.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this meaning always involves money. In this sense, you can gamble "with your health", "with your future", or "on a plan" without talking about money at all.
Significado
take a risky decision
Colocaciones
gamble with your future
|gamble with people's lives
|gamble everything on
|gamble on a new strategy
|gamble on success
Sinónimos
take a risk (Common phrase that stresses the danger; "gamble" often sounds a bit stronger or more dramatic.)
Antónimos
play it safe (Means to avoid risk and choose a careful, low‑risk option instead of a risky one.)
Temas
business
|decision-making
|risk
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To choose a plan or action that is risky and may fail, but you hope it will succeed.
To do something that involves a high level of risk or uncertainty, hoping for a good result.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
kockázat
B1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is a gamble
Opening a store in such a small town is a big gamble.
Üzletet nyitni egy ilyen kisvárosban nagy kockázat.
Their decision to cut prices was a bold gamble that paid off.
Az, hogy csökkentették az árakat, merész húzás volt, de bejött.
Supporting that unpopular law is a serious political gamble.
It was a high-stakes gamble that could have ruined the company.
Choosing to quit school at sixteen was a huge gamble for him.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Moving to another country was a big gamble for her.
Nagy kockázat volt számára egy másik országba költözni.
Starting this business is a gamble, but he wants to try.
Kockázatos elindítani ezt a vállalkozást, de meg akarja próbálni.
The plan is a risky gamble for the team.
Their choice to change the product is a gamble.
It is a gamble, but they hope it will work.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes try to say *"do a gamble"* or *"make a gamble"*. The natural phrase is "take a gamble" or simply "It is a gamble."
Significado
risky action or decision
Colocaciones
a big gamble
|a risky gamble
|a political gamble
|a high-stakes gamble
|a bold gamble
Sinónimos
risk (A very general word; "gamble" often sounds more dramatic and suggests a clear chance of winning or losing.)
Antónimos
sure thing (An informal phrase for something that is almost certain to succeed, the opposite of a risky gamble.)
Temas
business
|decision-making
|risk
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A choice or action that is dangerous or unsure, and may end badly.
A risky action or decision taken when the result is very uncertain.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
fogadás
B1
Patrón de uso:
a gamble on [game or event]
He placed a small gamble on the greyhound race.
Kisebb fogadást tett az agárversenyre.
Her first gamble at the casino turned into a big win.
Az első fogadása a kaszinóban nagy nyereményt hozott.
They lost their first gamble on the stock market and became more careful.
For him, every gamble on the lottery is just for fun.
A quick gamble on the horses cost him his spending money for the week.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He made a small gamble on the horse race.
Kis fogadást tett a lóversenyre.
Her first gamble at the casino was exciting.
Az első fogadása a kaszinóban izgalmas volt.
Their gamble on the game did not work.
I do not want to take a gamble on cards.
He lost his gamble on the football match.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use "bet" instead of this noun and may not realize "gamble" can also be a countable noun: you can say "a small gamble" or "his first gamble".
Significado
act of betting money
Colocaciones
a small gamble
|a quick gamble
|a $10 gamble on the horses
|a harmless gamble
Sinónimos
bet (The most common everyday word for an amount of money risked on a game or event; often more specific about the amount or terms than "gamble".)
Antónimos
safe investment (Putting money into something with low risk and steady return is the opposite of risking it in a one‑off gamble.)
Temas
games
|money
|entertainment
|finance
|daily_life
Definición
One time when you risk money on a game or event to try to win more money.
An act of betting money on a game of chance or an uncertain event.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gamble
AFI
GB/ɡˈæmbəl/
US/ɡˈæmbəl/
Sílabas y acento
gamble (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gamble)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: gamble
- Plural: gambles
Verb
- Base: gamble
- 3rd Person Singular: gambles
- Present Participle: gambling
- Past: gambled
Familia de palabras
Forms
gambles
noun
gambling
verb
gambled
verb
Core family
gambler
noun
Expresiones
gamble away
1/ɡˈæmbəl əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
lose something by gambling
To lose money or something valuable by playing games for money again and again.
Ejemplos
- He gambled away his entire paycheck in one night.
- She nearly gambled away the money they saved for a house.
- They warned him not to gamble away his future on quick wins.
gamble on
1/ɡˈæmbəl ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
risk something expecting a result
To risk money, time, or another thing because you think a game, event, or plan will end in a certain way.
Ejemplos
- Many young companies gamble on fast growth to survive in the market.
- He likes to gamble on underdog teams in basketball.
- The government is gambling on lower interest rates to boost the economy.
gamble with
1/ɡˈæmbəl wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
risk something important carelessly
To risk something very important, like your health or future, in a way that may be foolish or dangerous.
Ejemplos
- You shouldn't gamble with your health by skipping your medication.
- The company is gambling with its workers' jobs by moving so fast.
- They're gambling with the team's future by cutting all training funds.
it's a gamble
1/ˈɪts ə ɡˈæmbəl/
fixed phrase
situation with very uncertain result
Used to say that a plan or action is very unsure and could end badly or well.
Ejemplos
- You can try to study abroad, but it's a gamble.
- Buying that old house is cheap, but it's a gamble.
- It's a gamble, but this new method might save a lot of time.
take a gamble
1/tˈeɪk ə ɡˈæmbəl/
fixed phrase
choose to take a risk
To decide to do something that is dangerous or may not work, hoping for a good result.
Ejemplos
- We decided to take a gamble and launch the product early.
- She took a gamble on moving to the city without a job.
- Investors are taking a gamble by backing such a young team.