Loteria (en. Lottery)

lo-te-ri-a

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of game where participants buy tickets to win a prize.
Many people patronize the lottery at the end of the month.
Maraming tao ang tumatangkilik sa loteria tuwing katapusan ng buwan.
A financial system where part of the revenue goes to prizes.
A portion of lottery sales is used to fund community projects.
Ang bahagi ng benta ng loteria ay ginagamit upang pondohan ang mga proyekto sa komunidad.
A game of chance with numbers or symbols.
The lottery is an exciting game that attracts many people.
Ang loteria ay isang kapanapanabik na laro na umaakit sa maraming tao.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'lotería'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Won the lottery
A person who received a prize from the lottery.
Nanalo sa loteria
Buy a lottery ticket
Purchasing a ticket to participate in the lottery.
Bumili ng tiket sa loteria

Related Words

prize
An award that can be obtained in games such as the lottery.
premyo
participate
The process of entering or taking part in the lottery.
kabilang

Slang Meanings

Quick sale of an item or product
The sale of my new shoes is just lottery-fast!
Sobrang loteria ang benta ng bagong sapatos ko!
Game of luck or chance
Let's all play the lottery together later!
Sama-sama tayong magloto sa Loteria mamaya!
Strong dream or expectation
I thought I won the lottery, so I bought a new cellphone.
Akala ko ang nanalo ako sa loteria, kaya nagbili ako ng bagong cellphone.