apostarlo todo
/apostaɾlo todo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, to be all in is expressed as apostarlo todo.
This phrase is used when you want to say that you are risking everything you have on a single venture or bet.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form apostarlo todo, the pronoun lo is attached directly to the end of the infinitive verb apostar to create the single unit apostarlo.
How do you pronounce it?
/apostaɾlo todo/
Did you know?
- In a casino setting, a player might use the phrase voy all-in instead of apuesto todo. Due to the global influence of Texas Hold'em poker, the English term has become a common loanword in professional Spanish gaming circles.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase jugárselo todo is used as a more common alternative to apostarlo todo when referring to life risks rather than gambling. This uses the verb jugar, which means both 'to play' and 'to gamble'.
- The verb apostar is used not only for gambling but also to express a strong conviction. If someone says apuesto que, they are not betting money but are essentially saying 'I bet that' or 'I am certain that'.
Examples in context
- Estoy completamente comprometido con el éxito de este proyecto.I am completely committed to the success of this project.
- Me encuentro completamente involucrado en las negociaciones.I am fully involved in the negotiations.
- Estoy absolutamente entregado a esta causa.I am absolutely devoted to this cause.
- Me comprometo al 100% a cumplir con los plazos establecidos.I commit 100% to meeting the established deadlines.
- Estoy totalmente metido en este juego.I am all in on this game.
- Estoy de lleno en esta aventura.I am completely into this adventure.
- Me apunto al 100% para ayudarte con el proyecto.I'm in 100% to help you with the project.
- Decidió apostarlo todo a su nuevo negocio.He decided to go all in on his new business.
- Él decidió apostarlo todo en ese negocio.He decided to risk everything on that business.
- No quiero apostarlo todo en una sola carta.I don't want to bet everything on a single card.
- Es peligroso apostarlo todo de una vez.It is dangerous to risk everything all at once.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a risky investment.
- Mateo¿Vas a apostarlo todo en este proyecto?Are you going to risk everything on this project?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, creo que es la oportunidad perfecta.Yes, Mateo, I think it is the perfect opportunity.
- MateoEres muy valiente, Sofía.You are very brave, Sofía.
- SofíaA veces hay que serlo.Sometimes you have to be.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
