Apuesto a que
neutral, I bet
To say "I bet" in Spanish, use Apuesto a que followed by your guess. The slang answer "bet" meaning "deal" is va in Mexico and dale in Argentina.
Meaning: I bet, or agreeing to a deal (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Apuesto a que | neutral, I bet |
| Va | casual, Mexico, deal |
| Dale | casual, Argentina, okay |
Apuesto a que viene mañana means "I bet he comes tomorrow". The verb is apostar, and the noun for a wager is apuesta.
Which one should you use?
The English slang "bet" used as "okay, sounds good" has no exact Spanish match. Spanish speakers pick a word for the moment, such as va for Mexico or dale for Argentina.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Va is short for "it goes" and works as a quick yes in Mexico. Dale is also heard in the Caribbean as "go ahead" or "okay".
Did you know?
- The English word "bet" has no one word match in Spanish, which uses apostar for the act of betting.
Examples in context
- Apuesto a que llega tarde.I bet he arrives late.
- ¿Nos vemos a las ocho? Va.See you at eight? Bet.
- Dale, nos vemos allá.Okay, see you there.
Example conversation
Hugo and his friend Pablo make plans for the weekend over a chat in Mexico City.
- Hugo¿Vamos al fútbol el sábado?Shall we go to the football match on Saturday?
- PabloVa. Apuesto a que ganan los Pumas.Bet. I bet the Pumas win.
- HugoJa, veremos.Ha, we will see.
