superiores, melhores, aposta(s)
1. People who are superior in rank, ability, or social status
He refused to bow to his betters.
Ele recusou-se a se curvar perante seus superiores.
2. People who make bets or wagers
The betters placed their money on the horse race.
Os apostadores colocaram seu dinheiro na corrida de cavalos.
3. Third person singular present tense of 'better' - to improve or surpass
She betters her performance every year.
Ela melhora seu desempenho a cada ano.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'betters' as referring to superiors is somewhat archaic and formal, more common in historical or literary contexts. The term 'betters' meaning bettors is widely used in gambling contexts across both cultures. In Portuguese, the distinction between 'superiores' (superiors) and 'apostadores' (bettors) is clearer.
NYC Slang
bettas (when referring to bettors in gambling contexts, though non-standard spelling)
Related Idioms & Phrases
know one's betters - reconhecer a superioridade de alguém
one's betters - os superiores, as pessoas de posição mais elevada
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