Portuguese · Work & Business
Dinheiro
[/dʒiˈɲejɾu/]
Money
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.
Meio de troca na forma de moedas e cédulas.
Example
Não tenho dinheiro suficiente.
I don't have enough money.
Etymology
The term 'dinheiro' derives from the Latin 'denarius', a Roman coin. The word has evolved over centuries to represent currency in general.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dinheiro' is an informal term used in everyday conversations as well as in written contexts. It is recognized and used across all Portuguese-speaking regions.