Sinsilyo (en. Change)

sin-si-lyo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Small pieces of money.

I need some change to buy candy.

Kailangan ko ng bazı sinsilyo para sa pagbili ng kendi.

The surplus money returned after paying the total amount.

The change was returned to me after I paid for the groceries.

Ang sinsilyo ay ibinalik sa akin matapos kong bayaran ang bilihin.

from the Spanish word 'sencillo'

Give change

Give the excess money or change.

Magbigay ng sinsilyo

money

A common unit of exchange used in transactions.

pera

coin

Small pieces of money, usually made of metal.

barya

change or small coins

I don't have change, so I can't buy ice.

Wala akong sinsilyo, kaya di ako makabili ng yelo.

money for necessities or fun

Go ahead, give him your change, he might need it.

Sige, ibigay mo sa kanya yung sinsilyo mo, baka kailanganin niya.

capital for minor expenses

I need to save up change for the weekend break.

Kailangan kong mag-ipon ng sinsilyo para sa pahinga sa sabado.