Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| soldi | /ˈsɔl.di/ | |
| conquibus | /konˈkwi.bus/ | |
| valuta | /vaˈlu.ta/ | feminine |
| denaro | /deˈna.ro/ | masculine |
| moneta | /moˈne.ta/ | feminine |
| sverza | /ˈzver.d͡za/ /ˈzvɛr.d͡za/ |
feminine |
| palanca | /paˈlan.ka/ | feminine |
| contante | /konˈtan.te/ | masculine |
| grano | /ˈɡra.no/ | masculine |
Italian uses different words for money depending on whether you mean general funds, physical cash, a specific unit of exchange or coins. valuta refers to a specific currency unit in financial or exchange contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The informal term grano literally means grain.
Which one should you use?
Use denaro for more abstract or economic discussions. If you are referring specifically to physical cash, use contante. For coins or a specific type of currency like foreign currency, use moneta.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
denaro is a formal term, often found in literary or economic contexts. grano is an informal slang term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default word soldi is a masculine plural noun and is almost always used in the plural form. The other forms provided are: valuta (feminine), denaro (masculine), moneta (feminine), sverza (feminine), palanca (feminine), contante (masculine) and grano (masculine).
Did you know?
- The word soldi comes from the 'solidus', a gold coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great in 312 AD.
- The word moneta comes from the Latin term moneta, which is the same root used for the goddess Juno Moneta, the protector of the mint.
- The informal term grano literally means 'grain', reflecting an era when agricultural produce served as a primary store of value.
Examples in context
- Io ho i soldi.I have money.The sentence is useful for expressing that you possess soldi.Tatoeba #3005884 by Guybrush88, translation #1502828 by CK
- Mi dia i soldi!Give me money!The sentence is useful for a command to give soldi.Tatoeba #11908380 by Guybrush88, translation #11229347 by Aznay
- Ma non ho soldi.But I don't have money.The sentence is useful for expressing that you lack soldi.Tatoeba #677429 by Guybrush88, translation #674466 by Zifre
- Il denaro è importante per vivere una vita confortevole.Money is important to lead a comfortable life.
- L'euro è la moneta ufficiale dell'Italia.The euro is the official currency of Italy.
- Ho bisogno di soldi per comprare un nuovo telefono.I need money to buy a new phone.
- Dove posso trovare un lavoro per guadagnare un po' di grana extra?Where can I find a job to earn some extra money?
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are planning a trip.
- AlessandroHai abbastanza soldi per il viaggio?Do you have enough money for the trip?
- MartinaSì, ho messo da parte i soldi necessari.Yes, I have set aside the necessary money.
- AlessandroOttimo, allora prenotiamo l'hotel.Great, then let's book the hotel.
- MartinaPerfetto, lo faccio subito.Perfect, I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “money” translations and entries soldi, conquibus, valuta, denaro, moneta, sverza, palanca, contante, grano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries denaro, moneta, valuta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
