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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