Dolar (en. Dollar)
/ˈdo.laɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Legal tender in the United States and in other countries.
The price of the item is twenty dollars.
El precio del artículo es veinte dólares.
Currency used in international trade.
The dollar is one of the strongest currencies in the world.
El dólar es una de las monedas más fuertes del mundo.
Reference to wealth or money in general.
She only cares about making dollars.
A ella solo le importa ganar dólares.
Etymology
The term 'dollar' comes from 'thaler', a European silver coin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
black market dollar
Referring to the black market or unofficial currency exchange.
dólar negro
tourist dollar
Exchange rate special for tourists in the country.
dólar turista
dollars in exchange
Money received when exchanging from one currency to another.
dólares a cambio
Related Words
peso
Official currency of several Latin American countries.
peso
euro
Official currency of the eurozone.
euro
currency
Foreign currency or unit of exchange.
divisa
Slang Meanings
Dough
I need a little dough for the weekend.
Necesito un poco de pasta para el fin de semana.
Cash
That jacket costs a lot of cash.
Esa chaqueta cuesta mucha lana.
Bills
Yesterday I won some bills playing the lottery.
Ayer gané unos billetes jugando a la lotería.
Bucks
I already have the bucks for the trip.
Ya tengo la guita para el viaje.