La Charada Chart

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La Charada is a Cuban lottery system that translates many common words into numbers. In Cuba, players using La Charada select their numbers to play by looking up meaningful words on the chart.

For example, someone who dreamed of a black pirate ship might play 3438 in the next drawing, because "black" corresponds to number 34 and the number 38 corresponds to "schooner".

As with any mystical system, there is no "right" way to use the numbers; experiment and go with your gut feel!

Below you can find a listing of the numbers "00" through "99" and the corresponding Spanish words, with English translations.

If you are aware of other words commonly used in La Charada that we did not include, please Contact Us to let us know. Be sure to include both the Spanish word(s) and English translation(s).

Or, if our translations are wrong, please let us know that too!

La Charada Numbers

Number	Spanish Words	English Translations
00/100	Inodoro, Dios, Escoba, Automóvil	Toilet, God, Broom, Automobile
01	Caballo, Sol, Tintero, Camello, Pescado Chico	Horse, Sun, Inkwell, Camel, Small Fish
02	Mariposa, Dinero, Hombre, Cafetera, Caracol	Butterfly, Money, Man, Coffee, Snail
03	Marinero, Niño Chiquito, Luna, Taza, Ciempiés, Muerto	Sailor, Small Child, Moon, Cup, Centipede, Dead
04	Gato, Diente, Soldado, Llave, Vela, Militar, Pavo Real	Cat, Tooth, Soldier, Key, Sailing, Military, Peacock
05	Monja, Mar, Candado, Periódico, Fruta, Lombriz	Nun, Sea, Padlock, Newspaper, Fruit, Worm
06	Jicotea, Carta, Reverbero, Botella, Luna	Turtle, Letter, Reverb, Bottle, Moon
07	Caracol, Sueño, Heces Fecales, Medias, Caballero, Cochino	Snail, Dream, Stool, Socks, Gentleman, Pig
08	Muerto, León, Calabaza, Mesa, Tigre	Dead, Lion, Squash, Table, Tigre
09	Elefante, Lengua, Entierro, Lira, Cubo, Esqueleto, Buey	Elephant, Language, Burial, Lira, Bucket, Skeleton, Ox
10	Pescado Grande, Paseo, Malla, Cazuela, Dinero, Lancha	Big Fish, Walk, Mail, Casserole, Money, Launch
11	Gallo, Lluvia, Fósforo, Taller, Fabrica, Caballo	Rooster, Rain, Phosphorus, Workshop, Factory, Horse
12	Ramera, Mujer Santa, Viaje, Toallas, Cometa, Dama, Perro Grande	Prostitute, Holy Women, Travel, Towels, Comet, Lady, Big Dog
13	Pavo Real, Niño, Anafe, Souteneur, Elefante	Peacock, Child, Cooktop, Provider, Elephant
14	Cementerio, Gato Tigre, Matrimonio, Arreste, Sartén, Cementerio	Cemetary, Tiger Cat, Marriage, Arrest, Skillet, Cemetery
15	Perro, Niña bonita, Visita, Cuchara, Gallo, Ratón	Dog, Pretty Girl, Tour, Spoon, Rooster, Mouse
16	Toro, Plancha, Vestido, Incendio pequeño, Funerales, Avispa	Bull, Iron, Clothing, Small fire, Funerals, Wasp
17	San Lázaro, Luna, Mujer buena, Hule, Camisón, Armas, Fumar opio	San Lázaro, Moon, Good Woman, Rubber, Nightdress, Firearms, Opium Smoking
18	Pescado Chiquito, Iglesia, Sirena, Palma, Pescado, Gato amarillo	Small Fish, Church Bell, Palm, Fish, Yellow Cat
19	Lombriz, Bandera, Campesino, Tropa, Mesa Grande, Armadura, Jutía	Earthworm, Flag, Farmer, Troop, Large Table, Armor, Large Rat
20	Gato Fino, Tibor, Cañón, Camiseta, Orinal, Libro, Mujer	Thin Cat, Tibor, Canyon, T-Shirt, Urinal, Book, Women
21	Maja, Dinero, Reloj de bolsillo, Chaleco, Cotorra, Cigarro, Gallo	Flirt, Money, Pocket Watch, Vest, Parrot, Cigar, Rooster
22	Sapo, Estrella, Lirio, Chimenea, Sol, Jicotea	Frog, Star, Lily, Fire, Sun, Turtle
23	Vapor, Submarino, Monte, Escalera, Barco, Aguila	Steam, Submarine, Mountain, Ladder, Boat, Eagle
24	Paloma, Musica, Carpintero, Cocina, Pescado Grande	Pigeon, Music, Carpenter, Kitchen, Big Fish
25	Piedra fina, Casa Nueva, Sol, Monja, Rana	Marble, New House, Sun, Nun, Frog
26	Anguila, Calle, Medico, Brillante, Nube de Oro	Eel, Street, Medical, Bright, Golden Cloud
27	Avispa, Campana, Cuchara Grande, Canario, Baúl, Mono	Wasp, Bell, Big Spoon, Canary, Trunk, Monkey
28	Chivo, Bandera, Político, Uvas, Perro Chico	Goat, Flag, Political, Grapes, Male Dog
29	Ratón, Nube, Venado, Águila	Mouse, Cloud, Deer, Eagle
30	Camarón, Arco Iris, Almanaque, Buey, Cangrejo, Chivo	Shrimp, Rainbow, Almanac, Ox, Crab, Goat
31	Venado, Escuela, Zapatos, Pato	Deer, School, Shoes, Duck
32	Cochino, Enemigo, Mulo, Demonio, Maja	Pig, Enemy, Mule, Devil, Loafer
33	Tiñosa, Baraja, Santa, Jesucristo, Bofetón, Camarón	Buzzard, Deck, Santa, Jesus Christ, Slap, Shrimp
34	Mono, Familia, Negro, Capataz, Paloma	Monkey, Family, Black, Foreman, Pigeon
35	Araña, Novia, Bombillos, Mosquito, Mariposa	Spider, Girlfriend, Bulbs, Mosquito, Butterfly
36	Cachimba, Teatro, Bodega, Opio, Coloso, Pajarito	Pipe, Theater, Winery, Opio, Colossus, Bird
37	Bruja, Gallina Prieta, Gitana, Hormiga, Carretera, Piedra Fina	Witch, Chicken, Gypsy, Ant, Road, Fine
38	Dinero, Macao, Carro, Goleta, Guantes, Barril	Money, Macao, Car, Schooner, Gloves, Barrel
39	Conejo, Culebra, Rayo, Baile, Tintorero	Rabbit, Snake, Lightning, Dance, Dyer
40	Cura, Sangre, Bombero, Muchacho Maldita, Cantina, Estatua	Cure, Blood, Firefighter, Damn Boy, Tavern, Statue
41	Lagartija, Prisión, Pato Chico, Jubo, Capuchino, Clarín	Lizard, Prison, Young Duck, Jubo, Cappuccino, Bugle
42	Pato, País Lejano, Carnero, España, Abismo, Liga	Duck, Distant Country, Ram, Spain, Abyss, League
43	Alacrán, Amigo, Vaca, Puerta, Presidiario, Jorobado	Scorpion, Friend, Cow, Gate, Inmate, Hunchback
44	Año del Cuero, Infierno, Año Malo, Temporal, Tormenta, Plancha	Year of Leather, Hell, Bad Year, Temporary, Storm, Iron
45	Tiburón, Presidente, Traje, Tranvía, Escuela, Estrella	Shark, President, Suit, Tram, School, Star
46	Guagua, Humo, Hambre, Hurón, Baile, Chino	Bus, Smoke, Hunger, Ferret, Dance, Chinese
47	Pájaro, Mala Noticia, Mucha Sangre, Escolta, Gallo, Rosa	Bird, Bad News, Bloody, Escort, Rooster, Rose
48	Cucaracha, Abanico, Barbería, Cubo	Cockroach, Fan, Barber, Cube
49	Borracho, Riqueza, Figurín, Percha, Tesoro, Fantasma	Drunk, Wealth, Figurine, Hook, Treasure, Ghost
50	Policía, Alegría, Florero, Alcalde, Pícaro, Árbol	Police, Joy, Vase, Mayor, Rogue, Tree
51	Soldado, Sed, Oro, Sereno, Anteojos, Presillas	Soldier, Thirst, Gold, Serene, Eyeglasses, Clips
52	Bicicleta, Coche, Borracho, Abogado, Rina, Libreta	Bike, Car, Drunk, Attorney, Dispute, Book
53	Luz Eléctrica, Prenda, Tragedia, Diamante, Beso, Alguacil	Electric Light, Turn, Tragedy, Diamond, Kiss, Sheriff
54	Flores, Gallina, Blanca, Sueño, Timbre, Cañón, Rosas	Flowers, Sissy, White, Dream, Bell, Canyon, Roses
55	Cangrejo, Murciélago, Baile, Iglesia Grande, Los Isleños, Caerse, Sellos	Crab, Bat, Dancing, Large Church, The Islanders, Fall, Stamps
56	Merengue, Reina, Escorpión, Pato Grande, Piedra, Cara	Merengue [type of dance], Queen, Scorpion, Big Duck, Stone, Face
57	Cama, Ángeles, Telegrama, Puerta	Bed, Angels, Telegram, Door
58	Adulterio, Retrato, Cuchillo, Cangrejo, Ferretero, Batea	Adultery, Portrait, Knife, Crab, Hardware Dealer, Pan
59	Loco, Fonografo, Langosta, Anillo, Araña	Crazy, Phonograph, Lobster, Ring, Chandelier
60	Sol Oscuro, Payaso, Huevo, Cómico, Tempestad, Avecillas	Eclipse, Clown, Egg, Comedian, Tempest, Little Birds
61	Caballo Grande, Cañonazo, Piedra Grande, Revolver, Boticario, Pintor, Saco	Large Horse, Gun, Big Stone, Revolver, Apothecary, Artist, Bag
62	Matrimonio, Nieve, Lámpara, Visión, Academia, Carretilla	Marriage, Snow, Lamp, Vision, Academy, Truck
63	Asesino, Cuernos, Espada, Bandidos, Caracol, Escalera	Murderer, Horns, Sword, Bandits, Snail, Ladder
64	Muerto grande, Tiro de Rifle, Maromero, Relajo, Vahos, Fiera	Large Dead, Rifle Shooting, Acrobat, Relaxation, Fumes, Wild Animal
65	Cárcel, Comida, Bruja, Ventana, Trueno	Prison, Food, Witch, Window, Thunder
66	Divorcio, Tarro, Pareja de Yeguas, Mascara, Estrella, Mudada, Carnaval	Divorce, Jar, Couple of Mares, Mask, Star, Move/Change, Carnival
67	Puñalada, Reloj, Autoridad, Fonda, aborto, Zapato	Stab, Clock, Authority, Inn, Abortion, Shoe
68	Cementerio Grande, Globo, Cuchillo Grande, Templo, Bolos, Dinero	Large Cemetery, Globe, Big Knife, Temple, Bowling, Money
69	Pozo, Fiera, Loma, Vagos, Polvorín	Well, Wild Beast, Knoll, Vague, Powder
70	Teléfono, Coco, Tiro, Barril, Arco Iris, Bala	Telephone, Coconut, Shooting, Barrel, Rainbow, Bullet
71	Rió, Sombrero, Perro Mediano, Pantera, Fusil	River, Hat, Medium-Sized Dog, Panther, Rifle
72	Ferrocarril, Buey, Jicotea, Serrucho, Collar, Cetro, Relámpago	Railroad, Ox, Turtle, Saw, Necklace, Lightning Rod
73	Parque, Navaja, Manzanas, Maleta, Ajedrez, Cigarrillo	Park, Knife, Apples, Luggage, Chess, Cigarette
74	Papalote, Militar, Coronel, Serpiente, Cólera, Tarima	Kite, Military, Colonel, Snake, Cholera, Stage
75	Cine, Corbata, Viento, Guitarra, Flores, Quiosco	Film, Tie, Wind, Guitar, Flowers, Kiosk
76	Bailarina, Humo en Cantidad, Caja de Hierro, Violín, Iluminaciones, Represa	Dancer, Smoke Number, Iron Box, Violin, Lighting, Dam
77	Banderas, Muletas, Guerra, Colegio, Billetes de Banco, Ánfora	Flags, Crutches, War, College, Banknotes, Ballot Box
78	Obispo, Tigre, Sarcófago, Rey, Apetito, Lunares	Bishop, Tiger, Sarcophagus, King, Appetite, Moon
79	Coche, Lagarto, Abogado, Tren de Carga, Viajeros, Dulces	Car, Lizard, Attorney, Freight Train, Travelers, Sweet
80	Médico Viejo, Desesperado, Buena Noticia, Luna Llena, Paraguas, Barba, Trompo	Old Physician, Desperate, Good News, Full Moon, Umbrella, Beard, Spin
81	Teatro, Barco, Navaja Grande, Ingeniero, Cuerda, Actriz	Theater, Boat, Big Knife, Engineer, String, Actress
82	Madre, León, Batea, Pleito, Estrella, Muelle	Mother, Lion, Bats, Lawsuit, Star, Pier
83	Tragedia, Procesión, Limosnero, Bastón, Madera	Tragedy, Procession, Begger, Cane, Wood
84	Sangre, Ciego, Sastre, Bohío, Banquero, Cofre, Marcha Atrás	Blood, Blind, Tailor, Shack, Banker, Chest, Reverse
85	Reloj, Madrid, Águila, Espejo, Guano	Clock, Madrid, Eagle, Mirror, Guano
86	Convento, Marino, Ardilla, Tijeras, Manguera, Desnudar, Palma	Convent, Marine, Squirrel, Scissors, Hose, Stripping, Palm
87	Plátano, Nueva Cork, Baúl, Paloma, Fuego, Plátanos	Banana, New Cork, Chest, Dove, Fire, Bananas
88	Espejuelos, Gusano, Vaso, Hojas, Aduanero	Glasses, Worm, Glass, Sheet, Customs
89	Lotería, Agua, Casa Vieja, Mona Vieja, Cometa, Melón, Tesorero	Lottery, Water, Old House, Old Monkey, Comet, Melon, Treasurer
90	Viejo, Espejo Grande, Caramelo, Temporal, Asesino	Old, Large Mirror, Candy, Temporary, Murderer
91	Comunista, Tranvía, Pájaro Negro, Limosnero, Alpargata, Bolsas, Bolchevique	Communist, Tram, Black Bird, Almoner, Espadrille [type of shoe], Bags, Bolshevik
92	Puerco grande, Avión, Globo, Suicido, Cuba, Anarquista, Gato, León Grande	Large Pig, Airplane, Globe, Suicide, Cuba, Anarchist, Cat, Big Lion
93	Revolución, Sortija de Valor, General, Andarín, Joyas, Libertad	Revolution, Ring of Valor, General, Walker, Jewelry, Freedom
94	Machete, Mariposa Grande, Leontina Perfume, Habana, Flores	Machete, Large Butterfly, Leontina Perfume, Havana, Flowers
95	Guerra, Perro Grande, Alacrán Grande, Espada, Matanzas, Revolución	War, Big Dog, Big Scorpion, Sword, Carnage, Revolution
96	Desafió, Periódico, Pícaro, Zapatos Nuevos, Vieja, Roca, Mujer Santa	Challenged, Newspaper, Rogue, New Shoes, Old Woman, Rock, Holy Women
97	Mosquito, Mono Grande, Sinsonte, Grillo, Correr, Limosnero	Mosquito, Large Monkey, Mockingbird, Cricket, Running, Begger
98	Piano, Entierro Grande, Traicion, Visita Regia, Fonografo, Ortofonica	Piano, Great Burial, Treason, Royal Visit, Phonograph, Gramophone
99	Serrucho, Gallo Grande, Temporal muy Grande, Carbonero, Lluvia	Saw, Big Rooster, Very Large Timeout, Coal, Rain

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