📝 In Action
Este libro cuesta diez dólares.
A1This book costs ten dollars.
Me pagaron en dólares, no en euros.
A2They paid me in dollars, not in euros.
El presupuesto es de varios millones de dólares.
B1The budget is several million dollars.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural of 'dólar'
This is the plural form of 'dólar'. Just like in English, you use it when talking about more than one. Remember to use 'los dólares' because it's a masculine word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Singular vs. Plural
Mistake: "Cuesta un dólares."
Correction: Use 'dólar' for one (un dólar) and 'dólares' for two or more (dos dólares). It works just like 'one dollar' vs. 'two dollars' in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Currency Symbols
When you see prices written down, the dollar sign '$' is often used, just like in English. The context will usually tell you if it means US dollars, Mexican pesos, or another currency.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dólares
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'It costs five dollars'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dólares' always about US dollars?
Usually, but not always. Many countries use a currency called the 'dollar'. If it's important to be specific, people might say 'dólares americanos' (American dollars) or 'dólares canadienses' (Canadian dollars).
Why is it 'dólares' and not 'dólars'?
Great question! In Spanish, words that end in a consonant (like the 'r' in 'dólar') usually add '-es' to become plural. Words that end in a vowel just add '-s'.