Carbón (en. Coal)

/karˈβon/

Synonyms

  • antracita
  • carbón vegetal
  • hulla

Slang Meanings

Money in small amounts, often considered of little value.
I only have coal left to go to the movies.
No tengo más que carbón para ir al cine.
A person who is unsuccessful in their endeavors.
He is always in coal; nothing ever goes right for him.
Siempre está en carbón; nunca le sale nada bien.