No. 1,339 in Catalan
apostar
To bet or to wager.
In a sentence
Va apostar per una nova estratègia empresarial.
He bet on a new business strategy.
The word 'apostar' is used here to mean 'to bet on or choose a specific option'.
A l'hípica, va decidir apostar pel cavall número tres.
At the horse races, he decided to bet on horse number three.
The word 'apostar' is employed in the context of betting or gambling.
L'alumnat ha d'apostar per l'educació com una eina de futur.
Students should commit to education as a tool for their future.
Here, 'apostar' conveys a sense of commitment or dedication towards a particular concept or effort.
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