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rupias

roo-pyahs/ˈrupjas/

rupias means rupees in Spanish (the official currency of countries like India and Pakistan).

rupees

Also: rupees
NounfB1
A small pile of shiny gold and silver coins resting on a vibrant, patterned silk cloth.

📝 In Action

En mi viaje a la India, cambié mis dólares por rupias.

B1

On my trip to India, I exchanged my dollars for rupees.

¿Cuántas rupias cuesta ese recuerdo?

A2

How many rupees does that souvenir cost?

Link recolectó muchas rupias verdes en el bosque.

B1

Link collected many green rupees in the forest.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • rupias indiasIndian rupees
  • tipo de cambioexchange rate
  • pagar en rupiasto pay in rupees

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rupias" in Spanish:

rupees

✏️ 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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👥 Word Family
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📚 Etymology

From the Sanskrit word 'rupya', which means 'wrought silver' or a 'coin of silver'.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: rupeePortuguese: rupia

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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'.