dinero
Americannoun
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a former silver coin of Peru, the 10th part of a sol.
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any of various billon or copper coins of Spain, issued from the 11th to the 16th centuries.
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Slang. money.
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Etymology
Origin of dinero
First recorded in 1825–35; from Spanish: “money, treasure,” from Latin dēnārius; see denarius, denary
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But one coin, a 10-cent piece known as a dinero, stood out.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
“Me, soy Trini / Everyting di man have, dat a fi mi / ¿Dónde está el dinero? Papi, gimme / Pretty face, ugly gyal can’t see me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2022
There are signs for boiled peanuts and Envios de dinero — money transfers overseas.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2019
"But if a company is selling Hide-a-Beds and is willing to part with lots of dinero, why not?"
From Time Magazine Archive
“That’s still dinero, right? And start talking Spanish to me.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
"My man was like that once—but now—" "I'm broke—no dineros," said Pete.
From The Ridin' Kid from Powder River by Brinkerhoff, R. M.
Mark of silver of 11 dineros fine coined into 85 Delivered to the importer 80 Seigniorage 5 = 5.88 per cent.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur
It was issued at a tale of 66 to a mark, and 11 dineros 4 grs. fine.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur
The work occupied ten thousand men daily for many years, and cost during An Nasir's reign alone seven and a half millions of dineros or pieces of gold.
From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)
The outward process ended in his fishing out three dineros from his trouser pocket and bestowing one on each of them—twopence-halfpenny or thereabouts is a godsend to a juvenile in San Ramon.
From Foe-Farrell by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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