chelín
“chelín” means “shilling” in Spanish (currency unit).
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El chelín era una moneda británica antes de 1971.
A2The shilling was a British coin before 1971.
Cambiamos nuestros dólares a chelines kenianos en el aeropuerto.
B1We exchanged our dollars for Kenyan shillings at the airport.
En la novela, el pan costaba solo unos pocos chelines.
B2In the novel, the bread cost only a few shillings.
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Which of these is the correct plural form of 'chelín'?
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Borrowed from the English word 'shilling', which comes from an old Germanic root meaning 'to resound' or 'to ring' (like a coin hitting a surface).
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the British shilling still used?
No, the UK stopped using the shilling in 1971 when they switched to a decimal system. Now, 'chelín' refers to historical contexts or African currencies.
Why does 'chelín' have an accent mark?
Because it is an 'aguda' word (stressed on the last syllable) that ends in 'n'. The accent tells you to emphasize the 'leen' sound.
Can 'chelín' mean a small amount of money generally?
In some literature, it might be used to represent a small, insignificant amount, but usually, it refers specifically to the coin itself.