Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/peˈnike/

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Translation

penny

Word origin

From English penny, the British coin, adapted into Spanish with a native ending.

Origin
English
Root
penny
English cognates
penny

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpeniques

Examples

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I do not have a single penny in my pocket.

cuesta libras cincuenta .

The ticket costs two pounds and fifty pence.

acera.

She found a shiny penny on the pavement.

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This painting is not worth a penny.

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He saved every penny for the trip.

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This word is part of lesson 72.