What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb conseguir (to obtain/get) and the noun dinero (money).
Which one should you use?
While conseguir dinero means to obtain or get money (often implying the act of acquiring it), ganar dinero specifically refers to earning money through work or labor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations for this concept include juntar lucas in Chile and hacer lana in Mexico, which is used to express the idea of 'making money'. In Mexico, lana is a slang term for money.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb conseguir is a stem-changing verb where the e changes to i in certain conjugations, such as the third-person singular preterite consiguió.
How do you pronounce it?
/konseɡiɾ dineɾo/
When do people say it?
In some Latin American countries like Argentina or Colombia, conseguir plata is a colloquial way to say 'getting money'.
Did you know?
- The word dinero is a linguistic descendant of the 'denarius', which was the standard silver coin of the Roman Empire.
- If you are in Mexico and want to talk about making money, you might use the word lana, which literally translates to 'wool'.
- In Argentina and Colombia, the word plata is used instead of dinero, which literally translates to 'silver'.
Examples in context
- No tengo ni idea de cómo conseguir dinero.I have no idea how to get money.This sentence is useful for expressing uncertainty about how to conseguir dinero.Tatoeba #9612379 by Shishir, translation #12827597 by rul
- El inversionista busca obtener dinero para financiar su empresa.The investor is seeking to get money to finance his company.
- ¡Oye, Juan! ¿Cómo puedo ganar dinero extra este mes?Hey, Juan! How can I get some extra money this month?
- Necesito conseguir dinero para el viaje.I need to get money for the trip.
- Él trabaja mucho para conseguir dinero.He works a lot to get money.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing their plans for the summer.
- ElenaQuiero comprar un coche nuevo.I want to buy a new car.
- MateoTienes que conseguir dinero primero.You have to get money first.
- ElenaBuscaré un trabajo de verano.I will look for a summer job.
- MateoEsa es una buena idea, Elena.That is a good idea, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conseguir, dinero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
