This is the 8839th most frequent Portuguese word.
apostam
"Apostam" means "they bet" or "they wager" in English.
The word 'apostam' here means 'bet,' referring to a wager or hope placed on a specific outcome, such as a sports team's victory.
Eles apostam na vitória do time local.
They bet on the victory of the local team.
In this usage, 'apostam' denotes a figurative bet or investment of confidence in certain ideas or theories.
Estudiosos apostam em novas teorias para explicar o fenômeno.
Scholars bet on new theories to explain the phenomenon.
Here, 'apostam' signifies a decision to actively support or trust a particular trend or outcome in the financial domain.