Lucas (en. Lucas)

/ˈlukas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A unit of money that is used informally to refer to bills or money in general.
I sold my car and now I have several lucas.
He vendido mi coche y ahora tengo varios lucas.
A proper name of religious origin, used as a first name.
Lucas is a very popular name in many cultures.
Lucas es un nombre muy popular en muchas culturas.
In some contexts, it refers to a measure of length or space, depending on the region.
The road needs to be widened by at least three lucas.
La carretera tiene que ser ampliada por al menos tres lucas.

Etymology

From Latin 'Lucas', a name associated with light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I don't have any money.
I don't have any money.
no tengo lucas
to earn money.
to earn money.
ganar lucas
to save money.
to save money.
salvar las lucas

Related Words

lucero
Star or brilliant person.
lucero
lucidez
Clarity of thought.
lucidez
iluminar
To provide light.
iluminar

Slang Meanings

Money in large amounts.
I came with a bunch of lucas to enjoy the night.
Vine con un montón de lucas para disfrutar la noche.
Any bill or coin.
That shirt must cost more than a thousand lucas.
Esa camisa debe costar más de mil lucas.