bingo
/BING-goh/
bingo
The word "bingo" refers to the popular game of chance.
📝 In Action
¿Quieres venir a jugar al bingo con nosotros esta noche?
A1Do you want to come play bingo with us tonight?
El bingo del barrio es muy popular los fines de semana.
A2The neighborhood bingo hall is very popular on weekends.
Necesito un bolígrafo para marcar mis números de bingo.
A1I need a pen to mark my bingo numbers.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'al' with games
When talking about playing a specific game, Spanish often uses the structure 'jugar a + el' which contracts to 'jugar al'. Example: 'jugar al fútbol' (to play soccer), 'jugar al bingo' (to play bingo).
⭐ Usage Tips
Gender is Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', remember to use the masculine article: 'el bingo'.
The interjection "¡Bingo!" is used to express sudden success or realization, meaning 'Got it!' or 'That's it!'
📝 In Action
¡Bingo! Ya sé dónde dejé las llaves: están en el coche.
A2Bingo! I know where I left the keys: they're in the car.
—El código secreto es 7-2-5. —¿7-2-5? ¡Bingo!
B1—The secret code is 7-2-5. —7-2-5? Bingo!
💡 Grammar Points
Usage as an Exclamation
When 'bingo' is used as an exclamation, it works exactly like in English: it expresses sudden realization, confirmation, or success. Always use exclamation marks (¡!) in writing.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bingo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'bingo' as the name of the game?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bingo' masculine or feminine in Spanish?
It is masculine. You must use 'el bingo' or 'un bingo', even though it is an adopted word from English.
Does 'bingo' have any other meanings besides the game?
Yes! Just like in English, '¡Bingo!' is a common exclamation used when you suddenly realize the answer to a problem or when you successfully achieve something.