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How to Say "coin toss" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcoin tossis voladoB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

volado

nounB1
flipping a coin to decide something
A person's hand flipping a gold coin into the air.

Examples

¿Decidimos quién lava los trastes con un volado?

Should we decide who does the dishes with a coin toss?

Gané el volado y elegí el lado derecho del campo.

I won the toss and chose the right side of the field.

Using 'Echar'

To say 'flip a coin,' Spanish speakers usually use the action word 'echar' (to throw/toss) with 'volado'.

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