This is the 8840th most frequent Portuguese word.
apostou
"Bet" or "wagered."
The word 'apostou' is used to indicate making a bet or placing faith in an outcome for gambling or prediction purposes.
Ele apostou na vitória do seu time favorito.
He bet on the victory of his favorite team.
In this sentence, 'apostou' is used metaphorically to signify investing effort, trust, or resources toward a result.
Ela apostou todo o seu esforço no novo projeto.
She committed all her effort to the new project.
Here, 'apostaram' involves making a prediction or assumption about the outcome of an event, often with a confident attitude.