Loto (en. Lottery)

/ˈloto/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A game that consists of selecting numbers that can be drawn.

The lotto is very popular in many cultures due to the possibility of winning large prizes.

El loto es muy popular en muchas culturas debido a la posibilidad de ganar grandes premios.

A game of chance that uses cards with numbers.

At the family gathering, we played the lotto with paper cards.

En la reunión familiar, jugamos al loto con tarjetas de papel.

From the French 'loto', which comes from the Italian 'lotto'.

to play the lotto

To participate in the lotto game.

jugar al loto

lottery luck

Good fortune associated with winning the lotto.

suerte de loto

Christmas lotto

A special type of lotto played during the Christmas season.

loto de Navidad

draw

Action of choosing randomly from a group.

sorteo

chance

A situation in which the outcome is uncertain.

azar

To win the jackpot.

If I win the lotto, I will buy a house.

Si gano el loto, me compro una casa.

To be fortunate in life.

That guy has the lotto, he always does well.

Ese tipo tiene el loto, siempre le va bien.