plata
everyday, Peru
In everyday Peruvian talk money is plata. Dinero is the neutral word for writing and formal speech, and the Peruvian currency is the sol, plural soles.
Meaning: money (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| plata | everyday, Peru |
| dinero | neutral |
| sol | currency, Peru |
Say No tengo plata for "I have no money". Prices are given in soles: Cuesta diez soles.
Which one should you use?
Plata literally means "silver" and is used for money in many Latin American countries, so it is easy to be understood.
Did you know?
- The currency name sol is the Spanish word for sun.
Examples in context
- No tengo plata hoy.I do not have money today.
- Necesito sacar dinero del banco.I need to take money out of the bank.
- Cuesta diez soles.It costs ten soles.
Example conversation
Hugo asks his friend Piero to lend him a little money before a trip in Lima.
- HugoPiero, ¿me prestas veinte soles? No tengo plata.Piero, can you lend me twenty soles? I have no money.
- PieroClaro. Mañana te la devuelvo.Sure. Tomorrow you give it back.
- HugoGracias, te debo una.Thanks, I owe you one.
