How to Say "dollar" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dollar” is “dólar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Este billete de diez dólares es falso.
This ten-dollar bill is fake.
¿A cuánto está el cambio del dólar hoy?
What is the dollar exchange rate today?
Muchos países latinoamericanos usan el dólar estadounidense como referencia económica.
Many Latin American countries use the US dollar as an economic reference.
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.
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.
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