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No. 8,409 in Spanish

quini

"Quini" refers to a lottery or betting game, particularly in Spain, often associated with sports like football pools.

In a sentence

  • Ganamos el quini del barrio, ¡qué suerte!

    We won the neighborhood lottery, what luck!

    Here, 'quini' is used to refer to a lottery or a sweepstakes, showcasing a colloquial usage in some Spanish-speaking regions.

  • ¿Ya rellenaste tu quini para esta semana?

    Did you already fill out your lottery ticket for this week?

    In this sentence, 'quini' describes a lottery ticket specifically, used informally to indicate participation in a betting contest.

  • En su oficina siempre juegan al quini entre compañeros.

    In his office, they always play the lottery among colleagues.

    Lastly, 'quini' here refers to the act of participating in a lottery or group betting activity, emphasizing social interaction.

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