How to Say "buck" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “buck” is “dólar” — use 'dólar' when referring to the US currency, often informally..
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dólar
nounA1informal
Use 'dólar' when referring to the US currency, often informally.
Examples
Este billete de diez dólares es falso.
This ten-dollar bill is fake.
macho
/MAH-choh//ˈmatʃo/
nounA2general
Use 'macho' to refer to the male of certain animal species, like deer or rabbits.
Examples
El ciervo macho se defendió valientemente.
The male deer defended itself bravely.
El león macho está a cargo de proteger la manada.
The male lion is in charge of protecting the pride.
Solo los árboles machos producen polen.
Only the male trees produce pollen.
Don't confuse money with male animals!
The most common mistake is using 'macho' when you mean US dollars. Remember, 'dólar' is for currency, and 'macho' refers specifically to a male animal. They are completely unrelated concepts.
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