mi dinero
/mi dineɾo/from spelling rules
The phrase "my money" in Spanish is translated as mi dinero.
mi dinero is used to refer to the currency or funds that belong to the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi dineɾo/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, you might hear someone refer to mi dinero using the slang term mi lana, which translates literally to 'my wool'.
- The word dinero is related to the number ten, because it descends from the Latin dēnārius, a coin originally worth ten asses.
- While mi dinero is the standard phrase, discussing one's personal finances openly in social settings is often viewed as boastful or tasteless in many Spanish-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- Quiero mi dinero hoyI want my money today.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to receive mi dinero today.Tatoeba #8289916 by matsumurae, translation #8043302 by CK
- Mi dinero fue robado.My money was stolen.This sentence is useful for stating that mi dinero was stolen.Tatoeba #1310950 by marcelostockle, translation #64556 by CK
- Éste no es mi dinero.This isn't my money.This sentence is useful for clarifying that a specific amount of money is not mi dinero.Tatoeba #5668364 by arh, translation #5392583 by CK
- Necesito retirar mi dinero del bancoI need to withdraw my money from the bank.
- El dinero que me pertenece está en mi cuenta bancariaThe money that belongs to me is in my bank account.
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Example conversation
Maria is asking Mateo for a refund on a loan.
- MaríaMateo, ¿puedes devolverme mi dinero?Mateo, can you give me back my money?
- MateoLo siento, no tengo el dinero ahora.I'm sorry, I don't have the money right now.
- MaríaNecesito mi dinero para pagar la renta.I need my money to pay the rent.
- MateoTe lo pagaré mañana sin falta.I will pay you tomorrow without fail.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
