ripa
rípa with stress marks
raffle; lottery
Usage Note
Ripa is a Spanish loanword for raffle and a staple of Philippine fiestas, school fundraisers, and charity events. Ripa tickets are sold for prizes ranging from small appliances to cars during town celebrations, making it a deeply familiar part of community life.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng ripa. "
Natural Translation
I bought a raffle ticket.
Literal Translation
Bought I of raffle.
" Nanalo siya ng premyo sa ripa. "
Natural Translation
He/She won a prize in the raffle.
Literal Translation
Won he/she of prize in raffle.
" Naglagay sila ng bagong kotse bilang premyo sa ripa para makalikom ng pondo para sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
They put up a new car as the raffle prize to raise funds for the church.
Literal Translation
Put they of new car as prize in raffle for to-raise of fund for the church.
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