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/diˈneɾo/

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Translation

money

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Word origin

From Latin denarius, a Roman silver coin, from deni ('ten each'), because it was originally worth ten asses. It came to mean 'money' generally.

Origin
Latin
Root
denarius
English cognates
denarius, denier

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraldineros

Examples

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We do not have enough money for the holidays.

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Money does not bring happiness, but it helps.

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I lent him money and he never paid me back.

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Keep some money for an emergency.

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My son has earned his own money since he was very young.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 8: dinero, desde, mundo and 7 more words.