to quinella
9.9
To bet on which two horses or dogs finish first and second in a race in any order
- verb
- Jargon
:
quinielar
- Before the big race, she decided to quinella the two horses that had the best times in practice.
Examples
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He decided to quinella the two fastest horses in the upcoming race.
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Many gamblers prefer to quinella because it increases their chances of winning.
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She often quinellas on her favorite greyhounds at the track.
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I quinella!
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He quinellaed last night.
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Many people enjoy to quinella as it offers greater opportunities for a profitable outcome in races.
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He always likes to quinella the front runners in dog races for a better chance of winning.
Surface Forms
quinella infinitive
quinelled past
quinelled past participle
quinelling present participle
quinellas third person singular
Etymology
The verb quinella comes from the Spanish quiniela, a word for 'a betting pool or ticket'. To quinella is simply to place that kind of bet — to pick which two competitors will finish first and second in any order.
