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gamblers

[/ˈɡæmblərz/]
nounpl: gamblers
apostadores
1. People who play games of chance for money or who bet on uncertain outcomes
The casino was full of gamblers hoping to win big.
O cassino estava cheio de apostadores esperando ganhar muito.
2. People who take financial or business risks
Stock market gamblers often lose their investments.
Os apostadores do mercado de ações frequentemente perdem seus investimentos.
3. People who act on the hope of a favorable outcome without certainty
Life is full of gamblers willing to take a chance.
A vida está cheia de pessoas dispostas a arriscar.
NYC Slang
high rollers (for wealthy gamblers); degenerates (derogatory slang for problem gamblers)
Synonyms
bettersrisk-takersspeculatorspunters
Antonyms
conservativesrisk-avoiderscautious individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apostadores
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogadores
Alternative term commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
apostadores
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
apostadores
Standard Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

a gambler's luck
a gambler's ruin
play the odds like a gambler
he's a gambler at heart
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