lana
Mexico, informal
Spanish slang for money changes by country: lana in Mexico, plata in much of South America, pasta in Spain and guita in Argentina.
Meaning: cash or money (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lana | Mexico, informal |
| plata | Argentina, Colombia, informal |
| pasta | Spain, informal |
| guita | Argentina, informal |
These words mean money in general. For cash specifically people say efectivo, as in pagar en efectivo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Plata literally means silver, and lana literally means wool.
Did you know?
- Argentine guita is a Lunfardo word, part of the slang of Buenos Aires.
Examples in context
- No traigo lana para el taxi.I do not have money for the taxi.
- ¿Tienes plata para pagar?Do you have money to pay?
- Prefiero pagar en efectivo.I prefer to pay in cash.
Example conversation
Jorge asks his friend Beto for money at a taquería in Puebla.
- JorgeBeto, ¿traes lana? Olvidé mi cartera.Beto, do you have money? I forgot my wallet.
- BetoSí, yo pago hoy.Yes, I will pay today.
- JorgeTe lo devuelvo mañana.I will pay you back tomorrow.
