Loto (en. Lotto)
/ˈloto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of game or gambling involving numbers.
People have high hopes of winning the lotto in the next draw.
Malaki ang pag-asa ng mga tao na manalo sa loto sa susunod na draw.
A prize system where participants buy tickets with numbers.
Lotto tickets can be purchased at various stores.
Ang tiket ng loto ay maaaring bilhin sa iba't ibang tindahan.
According to game rules, players can win when their numbers match.
His numbers matched the lotto, so he won a big prize.
Tumugma ang kanyang mga numero sa loto, kaya siya ay nanalo ng malaking premyo.
Etymology
Originates from the Spanish word 'loto', which comes from the French word 'loto'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to win in the lotto
To win a prize from the lotto game.
manalo sa loto
lotto jackpot
The largest prize that can be won in the lotto game.
loto jackpot
Related Words
prize
Award granted to winners.
premyo
national
Related to a nation, usually in the context of a national lotto.
nasyonal
Slang Meanings
luck or wealth
I hope to win the lottery so I can buy a house.
Sana manalo ako sa loto para makabili ng bahay.
dream
For me, the Lotto is like a dream coming true.
Para sa akin, ang Lotto ay parang pangarap na nagiging totoo.
lucky break
When I played the lottery, I hit the jackpot!
Kapag naglaro ako ng loto, nag-chamba ako sa grand prize!
fate
My fate is in the lottery, that's why I played.
Nasa loto ang kapalaran ko, kaya naglaro ako.