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sorteo

sor-TEH-oh/soɾˈteo/

“sorteo” means “draw” in Spanish (as in a lottery or raffle draw).

draw

Also: raffle, giveaway
NounmA2
General
A hand reaching into a large glass bowl filled with many small folded slips of paper to pick a winner.

📝 In Action

¿Quién ganó el sorteo de la lotería?

A1

Who won the lottery draw?

He participado en un sorteo para ganar un viaje a España.

A2

I entered a giveaway to win a trip to Spain.

El sorteo de los grupos para el mundial será mañana.

B1

The draw for the World Cup groups will be tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rifa (raffle)
  • lotería (lottery)

Antonyms

  • elección (election/choice)
  • dedazo (hand-picking (slang))

Common Collocations

  • entrar en el sorteo – to enter the draw
  • sorteo extraordinario – special/bonus draw
  • realizar un sorteo – to hold a draw

Idioms & Expressions

  • por sorteo – decided by luck or random selection

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sorteo" in Spanish:

draw→giveaway→raffle→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sorteo

Question 1 of 3

What is the most common translation for 'el sorteo' in a sports context?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sortear(to draw lots or to avoid/dodge) — Verb
sorteado(someone/something chosen in a draw) — Adjective
suerte(luck) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish verb 'sortear', which comes from the Latin 'sors' (lot, fate, or share).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: assortmentFrench: sort

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sorteo' the same as 'lotería'?

Not exactly. 'Lotería' is the gambling organization or game, while 'sorteo' is the specific event where the numbers are drawn.

Can 'sorteo' mean dodging something?

The noun 'sorteo' always refers to a draw. However, the related verb 'sortear' can mean to dodge or avoid an obstacle.

Is 'rifa' more common than 'sorteo'?

'Rifa' is usually used for smaller, community raffles, while 'sorteo' is used for more formal or large-scale draws.