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el chance, la chance(
chahn
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seh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (colloquial) (possibility) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
b. opportunity
No tuve chance de decirle adiós a Melissa.I didn't get the opportunity to say goodbye to Melissa.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (game of chance) (Central America) (Colombia) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Venezuela
a. lottery
¿Conoces a alguien en esta ciudad que haya ganado el chance?Do you know anyone in this city who has won the lottery?
3. (share of a lottery ticket) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. lottery ticket
Mi abuelo compraba dos chances cada domingo.My grandpa bought two lottery tickets every Sunday.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
4. (colloquial) (possibly) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. maybe
¿Vas a ir a casa de Fabio? - Chance. Depende de la hora que salga del trabajo.Are you going to Fabio's? - Maybe. It depends on what time I get off work.
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