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light gamblers

[/laɪt ˈɡæm.blərz/]
nounpl: light gamblers
apostadores ocasionais
1. People who gamble infrequently or with small amounts of money, without addiction or serious financial commitment
Light gamblers typically spend only a small portion of their income on betting.
Apostadores ocasionais normalmente gastam apenas uma pequena parcela de sua renda em apostas.
2. Individuals who engage in gambling as recreational activity rather than a primary income source
Most light gamblers visit casinos only during holidays or special occasions.
A maioria dos apostadores ocasionais visita cassinos apenas durante feriados ou ocasiões especiais.
NYC Slang
casual betters
Synonyms
casual gamblersrecreational gamblersamateur gamblerssocial gamblers
Antonyms
heavy gamblersproblem gamblerscompulsive gamblersprofessional gamblers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apostadores ocasionais
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apostadores leves
Direct translation, also used colloquially
Portugal
apostadores ocasionais
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

betting for fun
occasional wagering
recreational betting
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