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quiniela

quiniela

9.9
A game like a lottery where you pick numbers to win money
  • noun
  • /kɪˈniːlə/
  • US
translation icon : quiniela
  • I won the quiniela last week!

Examples

  • He checked the results of the quiniela as part of his morning routine.

  • Have you ever played a quiniela?

  • Every Friday, she buys a ticket for the quiniela hoping to win some extra money.

  • The quiniela is a popular way for people to try their luck in Argentina.

  • In Spain, many people enjoy playing the quiniela on weekends to try their luck at winning the lottery.

  • My brother won a small prize in the quiniela after selecting the right numbers for the drawing.

  • Every Sunday, the local news broadcasts the results of the quiniela to see who won and how much they earned.

Synonyms

lottery
vsquiniela
199 2.3

A game where people buy numbered tickets and winners are chosen by chance

is a regional popular form where players pick numbers to win
lotto
vsquiniela
49 4.4

A game where players mark numbers on a card and hope to win money

focuses on picking numbers specifically rather than other raffle types
keno
vsquiniela
4 8.5

A game where players pick numbers and win money when they match numbers drawn

emphasizes general number picking for simple draws rather than patterned payouts
numbers game
vsquiniela
  • NSFW
1 9.0

An illegal lottery where people bet on numbers to win money

is the lawful public draw version not run outside regulation
tombola
vsquiniela
  • UK
1 9.1

A game in which people draw numbered tickets to win prizes

is broader and not defined by a mechanical drawing device
bolita
vsquiniela
  • Archaic
1 9.9

An illegal lottery where people secretly bet to win money

is the legal, organized form rather than small illegal operations
numbers pool
vsquiniela
  • Archaic
9.8

An illegal game where people bet money on numbers

is the regulated prize based public game rather than clandestine betting
lucky dip
vsquiniela
  • UK
5.3

A game where you pick a surprise gift by chance

involves a formal number selection that aims for monetary prizes

Surface Forms

quiniela singular
quinielas plural

Etymology

Quiniela probably comes from a root quin- meaning 'five', because early number games often asked players to choose a small group of numbers. A helpful way to remember it is to think of picking a set of numbers for a small lottery, which is what a quiniela is today.