Spanish word

casino

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈsino/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncasino

Example

¿Quieres ir al casino esta noche?

Do you want to go to the casino tonight?

Illustration for casino (casino)

More examples

¿Sueles jugar en el casino cuando viajas?

Do you usually play at the casino when you travel?

Core concept

Place with slot machines, table games, and a bar.

Common phrases

  • jugar en el casino

    play at the casino

  • apostar en el casino

    bet at the casino

Similar words

salón de apuestas: Dedicated indoor betting room where wagers are placed and cash changes hands.
local de apuestas: Licensed betting shop or outlet that accepts wagers and handles betting transactions.
salón recreativo: Indoor recreational arcade with coin-operated machines and casual amusement games.

Definition in Spanish

Local dedicado principalmente a los juegos de azar y al entretenimiento, donde también se encuentran bares y zonas para socializar.

Word origin

Borrowed from Italian casino (diminutive of casa), originally a small house or gathering place that later took on the gambling meaning.

Usage tips

  • In some regions 'casino' commonly denotes a private social club or community hall rather than a commercial gambling venue, so context determines the meaning.

Other meanings

  • social clubnoun

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