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    Lira (en. Lira)

    /ˈli.ra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A string musical instrument that is played with fingers or a plectrum.
    She played the lyre at the celebrations.
    Ella tocaba la lira en las celebraciones.
    An ancient monetary unit in several countries, especially in Italy.
    The price of the book was a hundred liras.
    El precio del libro era de cien liras.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'λύρα' (lýra), which means 'lyre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make easy money
    To have a cheerful or carefree attitude.
    hacer lira
    to play the lyre
    To refer to acting in a carefree or trivial manner.
    tocar la lira

    Related Words

    harp
    A musical instrument with strings that is played with the hands.
    arpa
    string
    A flexible material used for tensioning in musical instruments.
    cuerda

    Slang Meanings

    Money in a colloquial context.
    Do you have any money for lunch?
    ¿Tienes lira para el almuerzo?
    Something that is easy to get or obtain.
    That job is a breeze.
    Ese trabajo es pura lira.