el dinero
money
Es algo que las personas usan para comprar cosas o pagar servicios.
The Spanish word "dinero" means "money" in English. It refers to any kind of currency or financial resources used as a medium of exchange in transactions.
Meaning:
- Dinero refers to money, cash, or currency in general.
- It can be used in contexts related to income, wealth, or financial matters.
Breakdown:
- The word is a noun.
- It does not come from smaller parts currently used independently, but derives from Latin denarius, which was an ancient Roman coin.
Synonyms in Spanish:
- Plata (common slang for money)
- Pasta (informal, slang)
- Capital
- Fondos (funds)
- Billete (bill, banknote)
- Efectivo (cash)
Antonyms in Spanish:
- There isn’t a strict antonym because "dinero" is a positive noun for currency. However, an opposite concept could be "deuda" (debt) or "pobreza" (poverty) depending on context.
Example sentences:
- Necesito dinero para comprar comida. (I need money to buy food.)
- No todo en la vida es dinero. (Not everything in life is money.)
This word is fundamental in conversations about economy, finances, or everyday purchases in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Examples
Necesito dinero para comprar un libro.noun
I need money to buy a book.
Tengo poco dinero ahora.noun
I have little money now.
Ella tiene mucho dinero en su bolsa.noun
She has a lot of money in her bag.
Ella tiene mucho dinero en su bolso.noun
She has a lot of money in her bag.
María ahorra dinero para sus vacaciones.noun
María saves money for her vacation.
Juan ahorra dinero cada mes.noun
Juan saves money every month.
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