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stake

[/steɪk/]
noun/verbpl: stakes
estaca; aposta; interesse
1. A pointed stick or post driven into the ground
He drove a stake into the ground to secure the tent.
Ele enterrou uma estaca no chão para fixar a tenda.
2. Money or something valuable risked in a game or bet
The stakes in the poker game were very high.
As apostas no jogo de pôquer eram muito altas.
3. A personal interest or involvement in something
She has a stake in the company's success.
Ela tem interesse no sucesso da empresa.
4. To risk money or something valuable on an outcome
He staked his reputation on this project.
Ele colocou sua reputação em jogo neste projeto.
NYC Slang
skin in the game (for meaning: personal interest/involvement)
Synonyms
postwagerbetclaimshareinterest
Antonyms
certaintysafety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estaca; aposta
Most commonly used in both contexts
Portugal
estaca; jogo; participação
Similar usage, emphasis on 'jogo' for betting context

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the stakes
at stake
have a stake in something
stake your claim
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