In Spanish slang, 'carambola' generally refers to a fluke or a lucky or unexpected outcome. It is also a term used in billiards or pool game referring to a shot where the cue ball contacts multiple balls. It can also refer to the star fruit.
Examples
- Spanish: 1) Ganó el partido por una carambola. 2) Logré una carambola en la última jugada del juego de billar. 3) Me gusta el sabor dulce de la carambola.
- English: 1) He won the match by a fluke. 2) I managed a carom in the last play of the pool game. 3) I like the sweet taste of the star fruit.