dinheiro
standard
In Brazil "money" is dinheiro. In casual talk people say grana, and the playful bufunfa is also used.
Meaning: currency, cash (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| dinheiro | standard |
| grana | slang, Brazil |
| bufunfa | slang, humorous |
Dinheiro is standard in every setting. Pagar em dinheiro means to pay in cash.
Which one should you use?
Grana is slang that most Brazilians use with friends, as in Estou sem grana (I am broke). Bufunfa is funny and a bit old-fashioned.
How do you pronounce it?
In most of Brazil dinheiro sounds like "jee-NYAY-roo". The currency is the real, with the plural reais.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian currency is called the real and has been in use since 1994.
Examples in context
- Não tenho dinheiro agora.I do not have money right now.
- Estou sem grana este mês.I am broke this month.
- Pago em dinheiro ou no cartão?Do I pay in cash or by card?
Example conversation
Tourist Megan buys a souvenir from a vendor named Seu Zé in Salvador.
- MeganQuanto custa?How much is it?
- ZéVinte reais.Twenty reais.
- MeganPosso pagar em dinheiro?Can I pay in cash?
- ZéPode, claro.Sure, of course.
