dame dinero
/dame dineɾo/from spelling rules
To say "give me money" in Spanish, use dame dinero.
The phrase is used as a direct request or command for someone to provide an amount of money.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the imperative verb da (give) and the indirect object pronoun me (to me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
dame dinero is an informal command used with friends, family or people you know well. If you need to use the formal usted version, you would say déme dinero.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, people might use plata instead of dinero to refer to money.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative form, the pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the verb da.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame dineɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the indicative me da dinero (you give me money) when they intend to issue a command dame dinero (give me money).
Did you know?
- While 'dinero' is the standard term, you might hear people refer to money as lana (wool) in Mexico, similar to how English speakers might use 'dough' or 'bread'.
- In colloquial Spanish, people often use the word pasta to mean money, which is also the word for the Italian noodle.
- The spelling of dinero was likely influenced by the Greek word dinárion, showing how ancient Mediterranean trade routes shaped the modern Spanish language.
Examples in context
- Regálame dinero, por favorPlease give me money as a gift.
- Hazme un favor y suéltame algo de efectivoDo me a favor and give me some cash.
- Dame dinero para el autobús.Give me money for the bus.
Example conversation
Sofía is asking her brother for a loan.
- SofíaDaniel, dame dinero para el cine.Daniel, give me money for the cinema.
- DanielNo tengo nada en mi cartera.I don't have anything in my wallet.
- Sofía¡Mentira! Sé que tienes diez euros.Liar! I know you have ten euros.
- DanielEstá bien, toma un poco.Alright, take a little.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
