In Spanish, the word for gambling is "juegos de azar" (plural) or "juego de azar" (singular). This translates literally to "games of chance" in English. However, there are several other related terms commonly used when talking about gambling in Spanish:

• El juego: A general term meaning "gaming" or "gambling"
• Apostar: The verb "to gamble" or "to bet"
• Las apuestas: Means "betting" or "wagering"
• El gambling: Some Spanish speakers also use this English loanword

The pronunciation of "juegos de azar" is:

• hweh-gohs deh ah-SAHR
• The 'j' is pronounced like the 'h' in "hello"
• The 'z' is pronounced like the 's' in "see"

When using these terms in different Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear some regional variations:

Mexico: Often uses "apostar" or "jugar"
Spain: Commonly uses "juegos de azar" or "apostar"
Argentina: Frequently uses "jugar por dinero"
Colombia: Often says "juegos de suerte"

Some common phrases related to gambling in Spanish:

• "Voy a apostar" = I'm going to gamble
• "Casa de apuestas" = Betting house/gambling establishment
• "Jugador" = Gambler
• "Apostador" = Bettor

It's worth noting that while "juegos de azar" is the most formal and widely accepted term for gambling, casual conversation might use simpler terms like "apostar" or "jugar" when the context is clear.

Remember that like many Spanish words, these terms may have slightly different connotations or uses depending on the country or region you're in, but these are the most commonly understood versions across Spanish-speaking countries.

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