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/Sounds like 'sa-KAR-se el GOR-do'/

In Spain and Latin America, to hit the jackpot — to have incredible luck or for something extraordinary to fall into your lap. Named after El Gordo, Spain's legendary Christmas lottery.

Example

"Landing that job was like winning the lottery for him."

"She hit the jackpot when she found that apartment at that price."

Regional synonyms:

Jugo de caña de azúcar fresco o ligeramente fermentado, típico de las zonas tropicales de Venezuela, Colombia y Ecuador. Se vende en puestos callejeros donde prensan la caña frente a ti y te lo sirven con hielo.