dinero
standard
The standard word for money is dinero, but in everyday Mexican speech people say lana too. Feria means loose change, small coins.
Meaning: currency used to buy things (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| dinero | standard |
| lana | slang, Mexico |
| feria | slang, small change |
No tengo lana is a casual way to say you are out of money. At shops ¿Tiene feria? asks if someone has change.
Which one should you use?
Dinero is used everywhere and in any situation. Lana is informal slang. Feria also means fair or fun fair in other contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other Spanish-speaking countries use different slang, such as plata in Argentina, so lana marks Mexican talk.
Did you know?
- In Mexico lana literally means wool, and it became slang for money.
Examples in context
- No tengo dinero.I have no money.
- Necesito más lana para el viaje.I need more money for the trip.
- ¿Tiene feria de cien pesos?Do you have change for a hundred pesos?
Example conversation
Chava and his friend Ale talk at a taco stand in Puebla.
- ChavaNo traigo lana.I have no money on me.
- AleYo pago, no te preocupes.I will pay, do not worry.
- ChavaGracias, te debo uno.Thanks, I owe you one.
