pasta
/ˈpasta/
The English phrase moolah can be translated into Spanish as pasta.
The term pasta is an informal way to refer to money.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
pasta is an informal, slang way to refer to money, similar to the English word moolah.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of pasta is /ˈpasta/.
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you are talking about 'pasta', you might accidentally order a bowl of spaghetti if you do not use a clear context.
- The word pasta comes from an Ancient Greek root meaning 'kneaded', connecting the concept of 'money' to the texture of dough.
- While pasta is the go-to slang for 'moolah' in Spain, people in Argentina or Colombia are more likely to use plata, which literally means 'silver'.
Examples in context
- No tengo tanta pasta este mes.I don't have much moolah this month.
- ¿Dónde conseguiste tanta pasta?Where did you get so much moolah?
- Necesito pasta para comprar el coche.I need moolah to buy the car.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about his new car.
- Lucía¡Qué coche tan bonito, Javier!What a beautiful car, Javier!
- JavierGracias, pero me costó mucha pasta.Thanks, but it cost me a lot of moolah.
- LucíaEspero que tengas más pasta pronto.I hope you have more moolah soon.
- JavierEso espero, Lucía.I hope so, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pasta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pasta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
