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"Dinero" is a noun which is often translated as "la plata", and "money" is a noun which is often translated as "el dinero". Learn more about the difference between "dinero" and "money" below.
dinero(
dih
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nehr
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o
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (colloquial) (general) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. la plata (F) (colloquial) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Dude, if you don't have the dinero, I can't help you.Mano, si no tienes la plata, no puedo ayudarte.
b. la pasta (F) (colloquial) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
If you want a big house, you're gonna need a lot of dinero.Si quieres una casa grande, vas a necesitar mucha pasta.
c. la lana (F) (colloquial) (Mexico)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
How'd you get the dinero to buy that new car?¿Cómo conseguiste la lana para comprar ese nuevo carro?
d. la guita (F) (colloquial) (South America) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Regionalism used in Spain
Don't spend all your dinero at the bar!¡No gastes toda la guita en el bar!
money(
muh
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ni
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (currency)
a. el dinero (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If money was not a concern, I would travel the world in my private jet.Si el dinero no importara, viajaría el mundo en mi jet privado.
b. la plata (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
How much money did you get for your car?¿Cuánta plata te dieron por tu carro?
monies
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (formal) (sums of money)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. las sumas de dinero (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Each member is responsible for monthly monies owed.Cada miembro es responsable por las sumas de dinero debidas mensualmente.
