dinero
standard
The standard word for money in Honduras is dinero. In casual talk Hondurans often say pisto, and plata is understood too.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| dinero | standard |
| plata | casual |
| pisto | Honduras, casual |
Pisto is informal, as in no tengo pisto. Dinero is neutral and fits any setting. The local currency is the lempira.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pisto is also used in Guatemala for money, while in Mexico people may say lana or feria.
Did you know?
- The lempira is named after Lempira, a Lenca leader, and the coin and banknote show his image.
Examples in context
- No tengo dinero.I do not have money.
- Necesito pisto para el bus.I need money for the bus.
- Ahorré mucho dinero.I saved a lot of money.
Example conversation
Hugo and his friend Beto talk about a trip in Tegucigalpa.
- HugoQuiero viajar, pero no tengo pisto.I want to travel, but I have no money.
- BetoAhorrá un poco cada mes.Save a little each month.
- HugoTenés razón.You are right.
