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    Colón (en. Colon)

    /koˈlon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Currency that is legal tender in Costa Rica and El Salvador.
    The entrance fee is one thousand colones.
    El precio de la entrada es de mil colones.
    Name of a historical figure, Christopher Columbus.
    Christopher Columbus arrived in America in 1492.
    Cristóbal Colón llegó a América en 1492.
    Part of the large intestine in anatomy.
    The human colón is essential for digestion.
    El colón humano es esencial para la digestión.

    Etymology

    The term 'colón' comes from the surname of the explorer Christopher Columbus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hard colón
    Term referring to the strong or stable form of currency.
    colón duro
    I don't have a colón.
    Expression that means to have no money.
    no tengo un colón
    to give someone a colón
    Colloquial expression that means to give advice to someone.
    darle un colón a alguien

    Related Words

    dollar
    Currency used in several countries, including the United States.
    dólar
    peso
    Currency used in various Latin American countries.
    peso
    euros
    Official currency of the Eurozone.
    euros

    Slang Meanings

    Money in general.
    I don't have colones to go out tonight.
    No tengo colones para salir esta noche.
    Regarding the economy, it can refer to a precarious financial situation.
    The situation is so difficult that I only have colones to survive.
    La situación está tan difícil que solo tengo colones para sobrevivir.