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Pera (en. Money)

pe-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of wealth used to purchase goods and services.

We need to save money for our vacation.

Kailangan nating mag-ipon ng pera para sa aming bakasyon.

Coins or paper used as payment.

I have a lot of money to shop.

May dala akong maraming pera para sa pamilihan.

Currency that can be exchanged for other forms of wealth.

She bought clothes with her money.

Bumili siya ng damit gamit ang kanyang pera.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'pera'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

No money

Saying there is insufficient wealth or funds.

Walang pera

Save money

To set aside wealth for the future.

Magtago ng pera

Related Words

capital

Wealth used for business or investment.

puhunan

coin

Small pieces of money.

barya

amount

The value or total amount of money.

bilang

Slang Meanings

livelihood, income

I have no money, but every weekend I have a lot going on!

Wala akong pera, pero tuwing weekend ang dami kong galaw!

change (money)

Where's my money? I haven't received my change yet!

Nasaan na yung pera ko? Hindi pa ako nakakatanggap ng sukli!

coins, small change

Sorry, that's all the money I have, just coins.

Pasensya na, yun lang pera ko, puro barya.

stash, money acquired

No worries, I just took this from my stash!

Walang anuman, kinuha ko lang ito mula sa aking loot!

salary, earnings

After payday, let's go shopping!

Pagkatapos ng sahod, mag-sashopping tayo!