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How to Say "jackpot" in Spanish

The Spanish word forjackpotis boteC1 level.

English → SpanishC1

bote

nounC1
lottery or gambling prize
An enormous, overflowing pile of shiny gold coins and stacks of crisp paper currency resting on a simple green felt table.

Examples

El bote de la lotería de esta semana es de diez millones de euros.

This week's lottery jackpot is ten million euros.

Si nadie gana, el bote se acumula para el próximo sorteo.

If no one wins, the prize fund rolls over to the next drawing.

Figurative Meaning

This meaning extends the concept of 'bote' (container) to mean a metaphorical container holding money.

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