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    Penique (en. Penny)

    /pe·ni·ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fractional currency that corresponds to one-sixth of a shilling in the British monetary system.
    They gave him a penny as change at the store.
    Le dieron un penique como cambio en la tienda.
    Colloquial term for referring to something of little value.
    That car is not worth a penny.
    Ese coche no vale un penique.

    Etymology

    From English 'penny', related to the British currency.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not worth a penny
    It has no value whatsoever.
    no vale un penique
    to throw the penny
    Spending money on something trivial.
    tirar el penique

    Related Words

    cent
    Currency equivalent in the monetary system of many Spanish-speaking countries.
    centavo
    change
    Money returned after a purchase.
    cambio

    Slang Meanings

    Something of little value.
    That gift is not worth a penny.
    Ese regalo no vale un penique.
    Phrase used to refer to poor financial decisions.
    Don't spend your money on a penny.
    No gastes tu dinero en un penique.