Bingo (en. Bingo)

/ˈbiŋɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Gambling game in which numbers are called out as they are drawn.
We gathered with friends to play bingo.
Nos reunimos con amigos para jugar bingo.
Expression used to indicate that something has been guessed or found correctly.
When he gave the correct answer, everyone shouted 'bingo'.
Cuando dijo la respuesta correcta, todos gritaron 'bingo'.

Etymology

The word 'bingo' is derived from the English term referring to the gambling game.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit the bullseye
To hit or solve something correctly.
dar en el blanco
make bingo
To win in the game of bingo.
hacer bingo
bingo!
Expression used to celebrate a correct guess.
bingo!

Related Words

card
Card that contains the numbers in the bingo game.
tarjeta
numbers
The values that are drawn and marked in the game.
números
player
Person who participates in the bingo game.
jugador

Slang Meanings

Expression of triumph or sudden success in any situation.
When he found the error in the report, he exclaimed 'bingo!'.
Cuando encontró el error en el informe, exclamó 'bingo!'.
Reference to a good moment during a social activity.
The party was a lot of fun; it was a real bingo!
La fiesta fue muy divertida, ¡fue un verdadero bingo!