¿dónde está mi dinero?
To say "where is my money?" in Spanish, use ¿dónde está mi dinero?
This phrase is used to ask for the location or return of funds that belong to the speaker. Depending on the region, you may hear different words for money, such as the slang term lana in Mexico and parts of Central America or plata in South American countries like Argentina and Uruguay.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dónde (where), está (is – location), mi (my) and dinero (money).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the slang term lana (which literally means wool) is used to refer to money. In South American countries like Argentina and Uruguay, the word plata is used to refer to money.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many Latin American countries, the word plata is a very common synonym for dinero, so you can say ¿dónde está mi plata?
Did you know?
- Asking ¿dónde está mi dinero? can often feel much more aggressive or confrontational to a Spanish speaker than the English equivalent.
- The Spanish word dinero is an alteration of the Latin dēnārius, which was a specific silver coin of the Roman Republic and Empire.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, señor. He realizado una transacción, pero no he recibido mi dinero. ¿Podría decirme dónde está?Excuse me, sir. I made a transaction, but I haven't received my money. Could you tell me where it is?
- Dime la verdad, ¿dónde está mi dinero?Tell me the truth, where is my money?
Example conversation
Sofía is asking Mateo about a loan she gave him.
- SofíaMateo, ¿dónde está mi dinero?Mateo, where is my money?
- MateoLo siento, Sofía, te pago mañana.I'm sorry, Sofia, I'll pay you tomorrow.
- SofíaMe dijiste eso ayer.You told me that yesterday.
- MateoLo sé, te prometo que lo tendrás.I know, I promise you'll have it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dinero, dónde, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
