Dinero (en. Money)
/diˈneɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Currency or notes used to buy goods and services.
I need money to pay the bill.
Necesito dinero para pagar la cuenta.
Wealth or property in general.
Money isn't everything in life.
El dinero no lo es todo en la vida.
Capital accumulated by a person or entity.
He invested his money in the stock market.
Invirtió su dinero en el mercado de valores.
Etymology
From Latin 'denarius', which was a silver coin used in ancient Rome.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be broke
To have no money at all.
no tener un céntimo
to make money
To earn money through economic activities.
hacer dinero
to give money
To provide money to another person, usually as a loan or gift.
dar dinero
Related Words
savings
Money that is saved and not spent.
ahorro
income
Money received for work or investment.
ingreso
expense
Money that is used to buy goods or services.
gasto
Slang Meanings
Dough
I don't have dough to go out tonight.
No tengo pasta para salir esta noche.
Cash
I need to save more cash for my vacation.
Necesito ahorrar más lana para mis vacaciones.
Bucks
The bucks don't last until the end of the month.
La mona no llega hasta fin de mes.
Bills
That jacket costs a lot of bills.
Esa chaqueta cuesta muchos billetes.
Silver
You should always have some silver saved up.
Siempre hay que tener algo de plata ahorrada.