un dólar
/un dolaɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, one dollar is un dólar.
The phrase un dólar refers to the basic unit of currency used in the United States.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word un is the masculine singular form of the number one and must agree with the masculine noun dólar. When the amount is greater than one, the word un is replaced by the plural number and the noun dólar takes an s, such as in dos dólares.
How do you pronounce it?
/un dolaɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, people use the term un verde as a slang way to refer to un dólar because of the green color of US currency.
- The Spanish word dólar shares an ancestry with the German word Tal, which refers to a valley. This connection stems from the ancient term for a 'valley coin' or piece of metal.
- In Panama and Ecuador, un dólar is not just a foreign currency but serves as the official legal tender for all daily transactions.
Examples in context
- Cien centavos hacen un dólar.One hundred cents makes one dollar.This sentence shows the relationship between cents and the phrase un dólar.Tatoeba #1181012 by marcelostockle, translation #73493 by yifen238
- ¿Tienes algún billete de un dólar?Do you have any one dollar bills?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a bill of un dólar.Tatoeba #973190 by Shishir, translation #570229 by CK
- Diez platos de papel cuestan un dólar.Ten paper plates cost one dollar.This sentence demonstrates how to use un dólar when stating a price.Tatoeba #462511 by lukaszpp, translation #462510 by lukaszpp
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a small street market.
- Elena¿Cuánto cuesta este dulce?How much is this sweet?
- JavierCuesta solo un dólar.It costs only one dollar.
- ElenaPerfecto, dame uno.Perfect, give me one.
- JavierAquí tienes, Elena.Here you go, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dólar, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
