dólar
“dólar” means “dollar” in Spanish (unit of currency).
dollar
Also: buck
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Este billete de diez dólares es falso.
A1This ten-dollar bill is fake.
¿A cuánto está el cambio del dólar hoy?
A2What is the dollar exchange rate today?
Muchos países latinoamericanos usan el dólar estadounidense como referencia económica.
B1Many Latin American countries use the US dollar as an economic reference.
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If you are talking about saving money in US currency, which phrase is correct?
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The word is a fascinating traveler! It comes from the old German word 'Taler' (or 'Thaler'), which was the shortened name for a large silver coin minted in the 16th century in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). The Spanish adopted the word, adapting it to their pronunciation.
First recorded: 16th century (in its original form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dólar' only used for the US currency?
No. 'Dólar' is the generic term for the currency used in many countries, including Canada, Australia, and parts of the Caribbean. If you need to specify, you must add the country name (e.g., 'dólar canadiense').
Why does 'dólar' have an accent mark, but its plural 'dólares' does not?
In Spanish, the accent mark shows you where to stress the word. 'Dólar' is stressed on the first syllable. When you add the 'es' to make it plural, the natural stress shift means the word follows the standard Spanish stress rules, so the written accent is no longer needed.