muéstrame el dinero
/mwestɾame el dineɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'show me the money' is translated into Spanish as muéstrame el dinero.
This phrase is used as a demand to see physical currency or to provide proof that funds are available.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Central American countries, the colloquial phrase Muéstrame la feria is used, where feria (which normally means 'fair') refers to money. Additionally, la lana is used to mean 'the money' in some Spanish-speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form muéstrame is the informal imperative. To say 'show it to me' when referring specifically to the money, you can attach the object pronoun lo to the end of the verb to get muéstramelo.
How do you pronounce it?
/mwestɾame el dineɾo/
Did you know?
- The word dinero originates from the Latin dēnārius, which was the name of a specific silver coin used in Ancient Rome.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, instead of 'money', people use the word lana, which literally means 'wool'.
- The term dinero is closely related to the Portuguese word dinheiro and the Catalan word diner, showing its widespread use across the Iberian Peninsula.
Examples in context
- Muéstrame el dinero.Show me the money.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase muéstrame el dinero.Tatoeba #4802692 by DarkHollow, translation #2207319 by Hybrid
- El cliente exigió al vendedor: 'Muéstrame el dinero antes de hacer el trato'The customer demanded from the seller: 'Show me the money before making the deal'
- El amigo le dijo al otro: 'Enséñame la plata si quieres que te crea'The friend said to the other: 'Show me the money if you want me to believe you'
- Antes de firmar el contrato, el cliente le pidió al vendedor: 'Muéstrame la lana y procedemos'Before signing the contract, the customer asked the seller: 'Show me the money and we'll proceed'
- Si me vas a pagar, muéstrame el dinero ahora.If you are going to pay me, show me the money now.
- No te creo, así que muéstrame el dinero.I don't believe you, so show me the money.
Example conversation
Javier is asking Elena for the payment she promised him.
- JavierDijiste que lo tenías listo.You said you had it ready.
- ElenaLo tengo en el bolso, Javier.I have it in the bag, Javier.
- JavierEstá bien, muéstrame el dinero.Alright, show me the money.
- ElenaAquí lo tienes, no te preocupes.Here it is, don't worry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, el, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
