dinero fácil
/dineɾo faθil/from spelling rules
The English phrase "easy money" is translated into Spanish as dinero fácil.
Dinero fácil refers to money earned with very little effort or through a simple task. This phrase can be used both positively to describe a simple way to make money and pejoratively to imply money earned through dishonest or low-effort means.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a literal translation where dinero means "money" and fácil means "easy".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Chile, the informal expression Plata fácil is used to mean "easy money".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to dinero fácil as a specific concept or noun phrase, you can add the definite article to say el dinero fácil.
How do you pronounce it?
/dineɾo faθil/
Did you know?
- The word dinero is an ancient linguistic relative of the English word 'ten'. It stems from the Roman 'denarius', a silver coin that was originally worth ten units of currency.
- While dinero fácil is a literal translation, using it in a professional context in many Spanish-speaking countries might immediately imply that the money was obtained through illegal or shady activities.
- Beyond the phrase dinero fácil, Spanish has the word estafa, which refers to a scam, often the primary method used to obtain 'easy money' in criminal contexts.
Examples in context
- Es dinero fácil.It's easy money.The sentence is useful for stating that something is dinero fácil.Tatoeba #1890433 by Shishir, translation #1886995 by Spamster
- Invertir en bienes raíces puede generar dinero fácil si se analizan las oportunidades adecuadas.Investing in real estate can generate easy money if the right opportunities are analyzed.
- El negocio de las apuestas en línea promete dinero sin esfuerzo, pero también conlleva riesgos.The online gambling business promises easy money, but it also carries risks.
- Apostar en el equipo ganador siempre significa dinero fácil, ¿quieres intentarlo?Betting on the winning team always means easy money, want to give it a try?
- Ese trabajo parece dinero fácil.That job looks like easy money.
- No quiero ese dinero fácil, quiero trabajar.I don't want that easy money, I want to work.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a quick freelance job.
- Lucía¿Crees que es dinero fácil?Do you think it is easy money?
- JavierSí, es solo llenar formularios.Yes, it is just filling out forms.
- LucíaEntonces Javier, hazlo pronto.Then Javier, do it quickly.
- JavierClaro, me vendrá muy bien.Sure, it will be very useful for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, fácil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
