This is the 1062nd most frequent Portuguese word.
apostar
To bet or wager.
In this sentence, the word 'apostar' is used to indicate participating in a gambling activity by placing a wager or bet on an event.
Eu gosto de apostar em corridas de cavalos.
I like betting on horse races.
Here, 'apostar' is figuratively used to represent being confident or certain about something occurring, in this case the project's success.
Você pode apostar no sucesso do projeto.
You can bet on the success of the project.
In this example, 'apostar' is applied metaphorically to an individual's decision to support or opt for a particular course of action, implying a degree of risk-taking or commitment.