bet

posta, puntata

Somma di denaro o qualcosa di valore che si rischia su un determinato risultato.

In inglese semplice: An amount of money or something valuable that you risk on a particular result.

• My bet was five pounds.
• She lost her entire bet.
• They placed large bets on the winning horse.

Come si usa: bet of an amount (He placed a bet of ten pounds.); bet on something (She put a small bet on the final race.)

Sinonimi: stake, wager

Espressioni comuni: place a bet, a small bet, bet of something

scommessa

Accordo di pagare del denaro se la propria previsione su un risultato è sbagliata.

In inglese semplice: An agreement to pay money if your guess about a result is wrong.

• We made a bet.
• He won a bet about the election result.
• I owe her dinner because I lost our bet.

Come si usa: bet that… (We made a bet that our team would win.); bet with someone (I made a bet with my brother.)

Sinonimi: wager

Espressioni comuni: make a bet, win a bet, lose a bet

scelta migliore, buona scelta

Scelta o azione che probabilmente aiuta a ottenere il risultato desiderato.

In inglese semplice: A choice or action that is likely to help you get the result you want.

• The bus is your best bet.
• For cheap meals, that cafe is a good bet.
• An early train might be a better bet.

Come si usa: someone's best bet (Your best bet is to ask at reception.)

Sinonimi: option, choice

Espressioni comuni: best bet, a good bet, a better bet

certezza, scommessa sicura

Qualcosa che si può ritenere abbastanza certo o molto probabile.

In inglese semplice: Something you can be fairly sure is true or will happen.

• Rain tomorrow is a safe bet.
• It's a fair bet that she already knows.
• His return next season seemed a sure bet.

Come si usa: a safe bet that… (It's a safe bet that the roads will be busy.)

Sinonimi: certainty, sure thing

Espressioni comuni: a safe bet, a sure bet, a fair bet

scommettere, essere sicuro

Dire di essere molto sicuri che qualcosa sia vero o accadrà.

In inglese semplice: If you say this, you feel very sure that something is true or will happen.

• I bet you're hungry.
• We bet he forgot the meeting.
• I'll bet they've already sold the house.

Come si usa: bet (that)… (I bet that she's still asleep.)

Sinonimi: reckon, be sure

Contrari: doubt

Espressioni comuni: I bet, bet that something, bet you anything

scommettere, puntare

Rischiare denaro su un risultato, sperando di vincerne di più se la previsione è giusta.

In inglese semplice: To risk money on a result, hoping to win more if your guess is right.

• She bet on the race.
• I bet ten dollars and lost.
• Would you bet money on that team?

Come si usa: bet an amount on something (He bet ten euros on the race.); bet someone an amount that… (I bet Sam five pounds that it would snow.)

Sinonimi: wager, gamble

Espressioni comuni: bet on something, bet ten pounds, bet against someone, bet a pound

certamente, ci puoi scommettere

Si dice «you bet» per essere pienamente d’accordo o dire che si farà qualcosa volentieri.

In inglese semplice: You say 'you bet' to agree strongly or say that you will gladly do something.

• 'Are you coming?' 'You bet!'
• 'Did you enjoy it?' 'You bet I did!'
• 'Can you help tomorrow?' 'You bet we can!'

Come si usa: You bet! ('Will you help us?' 'You bet!')

Sinonimi: agree, say yes

Espressioni comuni: you bet, you bet I, you bet we

contare su, essere sicuro

Fidarsi di qualcosa o essere sicuri che accadrà.

In inglese semplice: To feel sure about something or trust that it will happen.

• You can bet he'll complain.
• Don't bet on getting an answer today.
• I wouldn't bet on her staying quiet.

Come si usa: bet on someone/something (You can bet on her keeping her promise.); bet (that)… (You can bet that he'll arrive early.)

Sinonimi: count on, rely on, be sure

Contrari: doubt

Espressioni comuni: bet on something, bet on someone, you can bet