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    Liras (en. Liras)

    /ˈli.ɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Currency in use in various countries, both historical and contemporary.
    In ancient times, liras were the basis of many commercial transactions.
    En la antigüedad, las liras eran la base de muchas transacciones comerciales.
    Unit of value measurement in some cultural contexts.
    The price was expressed in liras at the local market.
    El precio se expresaba en liras en el mercado local.

    Etymology

    The term 'lira' comes from Latin 'lira', referring to an ancient coin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Italian lira
    Official currency of Italy before adopting the euro.
    lira italiana
    Turkish lira
    Official currency of Turkey.
    lira turca
    not worth a lira
    Expression meaning that something has no value.
    no vale ni una lira

    Related Words

    currency
    Foreign currency used in international transactions.
    divisa
    banknote
    Paper representing a unit of currency.
    billete

    Slang Meanings

    Money in general.
    I don't have any liras to go out tonight.
    No tengo liras para salir esta noche.
    Reference to a collapsed economy.
    That business isn't worth liras after the crisis.
    Ese negocio no vale ni liras después de la crisis.