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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Even though it ends in 'r', 'dólar' is a masculine noun, so you always use the masculine article 'el' (el dólar) or 'un' (un dólar).
The Accent Mark
In the singular form ('dólar'), the accent mark on the 'o' is necessary to show where the stress falls when you say the word. It keeps the pronunciation consistent.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Accents in Plural
Mistake: "Escribir 'dólares' con acento."
Correction: The accent mark disappears in the plural form: 'dólares.' This is a natural rule when you add an extra syllable to a word like this.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Symbol
In Spanish, the dollar sign ($) is usually placed before the amount, just like in English: $100. However, in formal financial documents, the currency code (USD, CAD) is often used for clarity.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dólar
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking about saving money in US currency, which phrase is correct?
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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.