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.
Etymology
Origin of dinero
First recorded in 1825–35; from Spanish: “money, treasure,” from Latin dēnārius; see denarius, denary
Vocabulary lists containing dinero
Example Sentences
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But one coin, a 10-cent piece known as a dinero, stood out.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2024
Dicen que no tienen dinero para contratar a más intérpretes o a agencias de servicios lingüísticos y que, aunque lo tuvieran, no hay suficientes intérpretes calificados para hacer el trabajo.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
La demanda de dinero debe ser considerada como una gran señal de alarma, dijo.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
Buscar ayuda en materia de inmigración de alguien que no es un experto puede costar mucho más que dinero.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
“No envíe dinero, no puede pagarlo,” the voice says, the tone somber, sad.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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