🇪🇸 How to say

“money” in Spanish

dinero
Illustration of "money" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person is standing at a market stall, holding a few colorful bills and coins in their hand as they prepare to pay for a bag of fresh fruit. The vendor smiles, ready to make the exchange.

Usage note

Dinero is a general, everyday word for money, used in almost any context from shopping to saving. It's as common as saying 'money' in English and can refer to both cash and money in general.

Examples

  • Necesito dinero para el autobús.

    I need money for the bus.

  • ¿Tienes dinero en efectivo?

    Do you have cash?

  • Este libro cuesta mucho dinero.

    This book costs a lot of money.

Quick check

What does "dinero" mean?

  • A. money
  • B. book
  • C. city
  • D. day

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