How to Say ‘The Gordo (the top prize of the Christmas lottery)’ in Spain Spanish
El Gordo
ehl GOR-doh
[ehl GOR-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: gordo literally means "fat", so el Gordo is "the fat one". It's a nickname for the biggest prize.
🇪🇸 In Spain: The draw is on 22 December, and much of Spain has it on TV or radio at work. Schoolchildren sing out every number and prize.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
Gordo
[GOR-doh]
El Gordo (the big Christmas lottery prize)
Literally 'the fat one'; the top prize of Spain's Christmas lottery, and the draw itself.
Este año el Gordo ha tocado en Madrid.
This year the top prize was won in Madrid.
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