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"Money" in Spanish: dinero
el dinero
Money is el dinero (dee-NEH-roh). It is masculine. Say No traigo dinero for I'm out of cash.
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How to pronounce dinero
Say it
dee-NEH-roh
/di.ˈne.ɾo/
dee-NEH-roh. Stress NEH. Soft d.
"Money" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dinero | money Default noun for money in general. | Default noun for money in general. |
| dinero en efectivo | cash money Cash, not card. | Cash, not card. |
| sin dinero | without money Out of cash. | Out of cash. |
| cambiar dinero | to exchange money At a casa de cambio. | At a casa de cambio. |
How to use dinero in real life
- 1Paying
¿Aceptan dinero en efectivo?
Do you take cash money?
Ask before you pay.
- 2ATM
Necesito sacar dinero.
I need to withdraw money.
Common ATM goal.
- 3Out of cash
No traigo dinero hoy.
I don't have money with me today.
Honest and short.
Mistakes English speakers make with dinero
Incorrect: La dinero está en la bolsa.
Correct: El dinero está en la bolsa.
Dinero is masculine: el dinero.
Incorrect: Necesito monedas para el taxi.
Correct: Necesito dinero para el taxi.
Monedas are coins; use dinero for money.
Good to know
Good to knowDinero covers cash and money talk. For bills only, say billetes; for coins, monedas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting a taxi fare
ChatPal
¿Tienes dinero para el taxi?
Do you have money for the taxi?
You
Sí, tengo dinero en efectivo.
Yes, I have cash money.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo pago después.
Perfect. I'll pay later.
You
Ok. Contamos al llegar.
Okay. We count when we arrive.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Money" in Spanish
Is dinero masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el dinero.
How do you pronounce dinero?
dee-NEH-roh, stress on NEH.
Cash money?
Dinero en efectivo.
I'm out of money?
No traigo dinero.
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