No. 13,686 in Spanish
rifa
A "rifa" is a "raffle" or "lottery."
In a sentence
Compré boletos para la rifa en la escuela.
I bought tickets for the raffle at school.
In this sentence, 'rifa' is used to refer to a lottery or raffle, typically an event where people purchase tickets for a chance to win prizes.
Ella ganó la rifa y se llevó una bicicleta nueva.
She won the raffle and took home a new bicycle.
Here, 'rifa' denotes the event itself where individuals participate to win prizes, emphasizing the outcome of winning.
Organizaremos una rifa para recaudar fondos para la caridad.
We will organize a raffle to raise funds for charity.
In this case, 'rifa' is mentioned as an activity being planned, highlighting its purpose for fundraising.
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