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    Quid (en. Crux)

    /kwɪd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Colloquial term for referring to a unit of money, especially in the British context.
    In this store, prices are labeled in quids.
    En esta tienda, los precios están etiquetados en quids.
    Referring to a quantity of cash.
    I need a quid to buy a coffee.
    Necesito un quid para comprar un café.

    Etymology

    From English 'quid', referring to a unit of currency in colloquial usage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quid pro quo
    One thing in exchange for another, an exchange.
    quid pro quo
    not a penny more or less than a quid
    No more or less than a specific amount of money.
    not a penny more or less than a quid
    to cough up a quid
    To spend money or pay a specific amount.
    to cough up a quid

    Related Words

    peso
    Monetary unit in various Spanish-speaking countries.
    peso
    dollar
    Monetary unit used in the United States and other countries.
    dólar
    euro
    Currency used by many countries in Europe.
    euro

    Slang Meanings

    Term for referring to money informally.
    I don’t have a quid to go out tonight.
    No tengo un quid para salir esta noche.
    Colloquial use that may imply disdain for the amount of money.
    They only offered me a quid for the job, that’s ridiculous.
    Solo me ofrecieron un quid por el trabajo, eso es ridículo.