pasta
slang, Spain
Slang for money changes by country: pasta in Spain, lana in Mexico and guita in Argentina. Plata, literally "silver", is common across Latin America.
Meaning: cash and funds (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pasta | slang, Spain |
| plata | common, Latin America |
| lana | slang, Mexico |
| guita | slang, Argentina |
The standard word is dinero. The slang words are used in daily talk about earning or spending, for example No tengo lana in Mexico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain pelas is another old slang word for money, and billete refers to cash notes in Latin America.
Did you know?
- Plata means "silver", and lana means "wool" in standard Spanish.
Examples in context
- No tengo pasta.I have no money.
- Necesito lana para el viaje.I need money for the trip.
- Ganó mucha guita.He earned a lot of money.
Example conversation
Beto asks his friend Omar to split a dinner bill in Mexico City.
- BetoNo traigo lana, ¿me prestas?I have no money on me, can you lend me some?
- OmarSí, yo te presto.Yes, I will lend you some.
- BetoMañana te pago.I will pay you tomorrow.
