lottery in Portuguese

lottery in Portuguese is loteria, lotaria — lottery means a game in which people buy numbered tickets and prizes are awarded to whichever numbers are drawn at random.

lottery in Portuguese

loteria

noun

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

lotaria

noun

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

lotaria

noun

(figuratively) Something decided by chance.

What does "lottery" mean?

noun A game in which people buy numbered tickets and prizes are awarded to whichever numbers are drawn at random.
"He won ten thousand dollars in the state lottery."
noun Something whose outcome depends entirely on chance rather than effort or skill.
"Getting a good seat on the flight felt like a total lottery."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

lottery in a sentence

He won ten thousand dollars in the state lottery.
They pooled their money to buy lottery tickets every Friday.
Getting a good seat on the flight felt like a total lottery.

Similar words in Portuguese

draw gamble game of chance raffle sweepstake

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lottery" in Portuguese?

"lottery" in Portuguese is loteria, lotaria. lottery means: A game in which people buy numbered tickets and prizes are awarded to whichever numbers are drawn at random.

How do you use "lottery" in a sentence?

Example: "He won ten thousand dollars in the state lottery." In Portuguese, "lottery" is loteria, lotaria.

Are there other ways to say "lottery" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "lottery": loteria, lotaria.

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