Which one should you use?
While enviar dinero is the standard way to express this, you may encounter other variations depending on the context and setting. For instance, transferir fondos is used when referring to the movement of funds between different accounts or institutions. Additionally, mandar dinero is a common synonym that often sounds slightly more colloquial than enviar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Slang for 'money' varies significantly by location. In Mexico, you might hear enviar lana in informal situations. In Argentina and Uruguay, the term enviar guita is used in informal contexts. In various parts of Latin America, the word plata is common slang, resulting in the phrase enviar plata.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase enviar dinero is in the infinitive form, which is typically used after other verbs or prepositions. When using the verb enviar in different tenses, it changes form. For example, envié dinero means 'I sent money' (first-person singular preterite) and enviaré dinero means 'I will send money' (first-person singular future).
How do you pronounce it?
/embjaɾ dineɾo/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of dinero can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root for the number 'ten'.
- While enviar and mandar both mean 'to send', mandar also means 'to command' or 'to order' in Spanish.
- If you are in Mexico, you might hear someone talk about enviar lana instead of enviar dinero. 'Lana' literally means 'wool', but it is a common slang term for 'money'.
Examples in context
- Tan pronto como descifre cómo enviar dinero, te enviaré algo.As soon as I can figure out how to send money, I'll send you some.This sentence shows how to use the infinitive form of enviar dinero after another verb.Tatoeba #1235105 by marcelostockle, translation #953136 by CK
- Necesito transferir fondos de mi cuenta de ahorros a mi cuenta corriente.I need to transfer funds from my savings account to my checking account.
- ¿Me puedes mandar dinero para pagar el alquiler?Can you send me money to pay the rent?
- Mi hermano me envió plata para comprarme un regalo.My brother sent me money to buy a gift.
- Sí, puedo enviarte guita para la cena esta noche.Yes, I can send you money for dinner tonight.
- Necesito enviar dinero a mi familia.I need to send money to my family.
- ¿Cómo puedo enviar dinero de forma segura?How can I send money safely?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking at a cafe about banking.
- MateoElena, ¿sabes cómo enviar dinero por internet?Elena, do you know how to send money online?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, puedes usar la aplicación del banco.Yes, Mateo, you can use the banking app.
- MateoEs muy fácil enviar dinero con esa aplicación.It is very easy to send money with that app.
- ElenaExacto, es muy rápido y seguro.Exactly, it is very fast and secure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, enviar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
