forrado
/forado/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'in the money' can be translated to Spanish as forrado.
The term forrado is used to describe someone who is loaded or very rich.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word forrado is a colloquial expression. For other informal ways to express being wealthy, you can use Tener los bolsillos llenos, which translates to having pockets full or Estar nadando en dinero, which is similar to the English phrase swimming in money.
How do you pronounce it?
/forado/
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you say you are forrado de pasta, you are using a very common colloquialism where pasta means 'dough' or 'pasta' but refers to 'money'.
- While forrado is common, in some Latin American countries you might hear someone say they are botado, which suggests being 'thrown' or 'cast' into a pile of wealth.
- In some contexts, forrado can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is 'rich' in something undesirable, such as forrado de problemas, meaning they are 'loaded' with problems.
Examples in context
- Mi tío tiene los bolsillos llenos desde que ganó la lotería.My uncle has pockets full of money ever since he won the lottery.
- Ricardo es un famoso actor que está nadando en dinero.Ricardo is a famous actor who is swimming in money.
- Está forrado de dinero.He is loaded with money.
- Desde que ganó la lotería, está forrado.Since he won the lottery, he is loaded.
- Ese empresario está forrado gracias a sus negocios.That businessman is loaded thanks to his businesses.
- No hace falta que me prestes dinero, estoy forrado.You don't need to lend me money, I am loaded.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a successful person's lifestyle.
- Elena¿Viste el coche nuevo de Javier?Did you see Javier's new car?
- JavierSí, parece que está forrado últimamente.Yes, it seems like he is loaded lately.
- ElenaSeguro que su nuevo proyecto fue un éxito.I'm sure his new project was a success.
- JavierEs muy probable, tiene mucha suerte.That is very likely, he is very lucky.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
