Meaning
To experience a period of misfortune or bad luck.
Cultural Background
People often use this phrase when complaining about the 'lotería de Navidad' results. It is common to add 'ni modo' (oh well) after saying you have no luck. Often used with 'mufa' (bad luck/jinx) to describe a specific person or situation.
Use with 'hoy'
Adding 'hoy' makes the phrase sound much more natural and specific.
Meaning
To experience a period of misfortune or bad luck.
Use with 'hoy'
Adding 'hoy' makes the phrase sound much more natural and specific.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Hoy ______ suerte con la lotería.
We use 'tener' for luck.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesHoy ______ suerte con la lotería.
We use 'tener' for luck.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but be careful. It sounds better to say 'no he tenido suerte' (I haven't had luck) to show it's in the past.
Related Phrases
Tener mala suerte
synonymTo have bad luck
Estar de mala racha
similarTo be on a bad streak
