Meaning
bet; wager
- An agreement or wager risking money or goods on the outcome of an unpredictable event.
- A risky undertaking or bold venture.
In a sentence
Ho vinto la scommessa con il mio amico.
I won the bet with my friend.
Non facciamo mai scommesse con soldi veri.
We never make bets with real money.
Aprire questo negozio è stata una scommessa rischiosa.
Opening this shop was a risky gamble.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scommessa | feminine · singular |
| scommesse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pair with the verb 'fare' ('fare una scommessa') to mean 'to make a bet'.