This is the 726th most frequent Portuguese word.
apostas
Bets or wagers.
In this sentence, 'apostas' (bets) refers to the act of placing a wager on the outcome of a game or match.
Os jogadores fazem suas apostas antes do início do jogo.
The players place their bets before the game starts.
In this context, 'apostas' refers to various courses of action or approaches to increase the chance of success.
Para vencer, sua melhor estratégia é diversificar suas apostas.
To win, your best strategy is to diversify your bets.
Here, 'apostas' is used metaphorically to mean 'investments' or 'choices in favor of something.'