bingo
/ˈbinɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for bingo is bingo.
bingo refers to the game of chance. When playing, the card or ticket you use is called a Cartón. In some formal contexts, the word Sorteo may be used to translate bingo.
Meaning: game of chance (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some areas of Spain, the word Máquina is used specifically to describe the bingo machine or device.
How does it change in a sentence?
bingo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbinɡo/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the word cantante to describe the person who calls out the numbers, meaning 'singer'.
- The word bingo is an 'extranjerismo', a loanword from English that has been fully integrated into the Spanish language without changing its spelling.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, playing bingo is often a social event tied to 'loterías', which are communal gatherings that feel more like a festive party than a quiet casino game.
Examples in context
- Mi tía va al bingo todos los domingos.My aunt goes to bingo every Sunday.This sentence shows how to use bingo in a sentence about a weekly routine.Tatoeba #1023051 by hayastan, translation #13046730 by araneo
- El bingo empieza a las ocho.The bingo starts at eight.
- ¿Quieres jugar al bingo conmigo?Do you want to play bingo with me?
Example conversation
Maria and Daniel are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- María¿Quieres venir al bingo esta noche?Do you want to come to bingo tonight?
- DanielNo sé, nunca he jugado al bingo.I don't know, I have never played bingo.
- MaríaEs muy fácil y divertido, Daniel.It is very easy and fun, Daniel.
- DanielEstá bien, vamos a probarlo.Alright, let's try it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bingo” translations and entries bingo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bingo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
