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"Yo" is a form of "yo", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Dinero" is a noun which is often translated as "la plata". Learn more about the difference between "dinero" and "yo" below.
dinero(
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nehr
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. la plata
(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).
(F)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
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) 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).
(F)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(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) 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).
(F)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(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) 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).
(F)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Don't spend all your dinero at the bar!¡No gastes toda la guita en el bar!
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yo(
yo
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(greeting)
a. hola
Yo, what’s up? - Nothing. Just hanging out here.Hola, ¿qué tal? - Nada. Pasando el rato aquí.
2.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(used to call someone's attention)
a. oye
Yo, do you think Nina would go out with me? - Not in a million year.Oye, ¿crees que Nina saldría conmigo? - Ni en un millón de año.
b. eh
Yo, what are you doing there? I'm calling the cops.Eh, ¿qué haces ahí? Voy a llamar a la policía.
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