rupias
roo-pyahs
/ˈrupjas/
📝 In Action
En mi viaje a la India, cambié mis dólares por rupias.
B1On my trip to India, I exchanged my dollars for rupees.
¿Cuántas rupias cuesta ese recuerdo?
A2How many rupees does that souvenir cost?
Link recolectó muchas rupias verdes en el bosque.
B1Link collected many green rupees in the forest.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
To talk about more than one, we add an 's' to the singular word 'rupia'.
Gender
This word is feminine, so use 'las' or 'muchas' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'rubias'
Mistake: “Saying 'Tengo muchas rubias' to mean money.”
Correction: Say 'rupias'. 'Rubias' means blonde women, which creates a very different sentence!
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is key
Unless you are in a video game or traveling in South Asia, you won't use this word often in daily Spanish conversation.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: rupias
Question 1 of 1
If you are traveling in New Delhi, what would you most likely use 'rupias' for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rupias' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, the word is recognized everywhere, but it only refers to the specific currency of countries like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
How do I say 'one rupee'?
Simply remove the 's' and say 'una rupia'.