dinero, por favor
/diˈneɾo poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
The English phrase "money, please" is translated into Spanish as dinero, por favor.
This phrase is used to make a polite request for someone to give you money.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈneɾo poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- While dinero is the standard word, in many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people use the slang term lana (literally 'wool') to refer to money.
- The word dinero has a linguistic connection to the Byzantine Greek word dinárion, which suggests the term traveled through complex Mediterranean trade routes.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a request for dinero in a market may be followed by regateo, the social custom of haggling over the price before paying.
Examples in context
- Necesito dinero, por favor.I need money, please.
- ¿Me das dinero, por favor?Will you give me money, please?
- Dame el dinero, por favor.Give me the money, please.
Example conversation
Sofía is asking Javier for his share of the concert tickets.
- SofíaJavier, ¿tienes el dinero, por favor?Javier, do you have the money, please?
- JavierSí, aquí lo tienes, Sofía.Yes, here you go, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, lo necesitaba para el taxi.Thanks, I needed it for the taxi.
- JavierDe nada, no hay problema.You're welcome, no problem.
