euro
/ˈeuɾo/masculine
The English phrase "euro" is euro in Spanish.
The word euro is a masculine noun used to refer to the currency unit of the European Monetary Union.
Meaning: currency unit of the European Monetary Union (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal term pavo is commonly used to mean euro.
How does it change in a sentence?
euro is a masculine noun. When referring to a single unit, use the masculine singular article un (e.g., un euro). The plural form of euro is euros.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeuɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because the word for currency, moneda, is feminine, English speakers sometimes mistakenly say la euro. However, because euro is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine article el.
Did you know?
- While pavo literally means 'turkey', it is used as a slang term for 'euro' in Spain. It is similar to how English speakers might use 'buck' to refer to a dollar.
- Spanish speakers often use the word pasta to refer to money in general, including euros. In this context, it has nothing to do with the Italian noodle.
- Before the euro, Spain used the peseta. Many older Spaniards still calculate prices by converting euros back into pesetas in their heads.
Examples in context
- El euro es más que una moneda.The Euro is more than a currency.This sentence is useful for stating that the euro is more than just a currency.Tatoeba #4605721 by DarkHollow, translation #4603771 by Hybrid
- La divisa de Italia es el euro.Italy's currency is the euro.This sentence is useful for identifying the euro as Italy's currency.Tatoeba #10021554 by manufrutos, translation #7030782 by Hybrid
- Un euro es uno punto cinco dólares.One euro is one-point-five dollars.This sentence is useful for expressing a conversion rate between one euro and dollars.Tatoeba #1404532 by marcelostockle, translation #939922 by FeuDRenais2
- Tengo veinte pavosI have twenty Euros
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at a small cafe.
- DanielLucía, ¿cuánto cuesta este pan?Lucía, how much is this bread?
- LucíaCuesta un euro, Daniel.It costs one euro, Daniel.
- DanielTengo un euro aquí.I have one euro here.
- LucíaPerfecto, es suficiente.Perfect, it is enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “euro” translations and entries euro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
