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How to Say "pennies" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpenniesis menudoB1 level.

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menudo

nounB1
smallest coins
A small pile of various shiny metal coins spilling out of a worn leather pouch onto a wooden surface.

Examples

Perdón, no tengo cambio. ¿Me puede pagar con menudo?

Excuse me, I don't have change. Can you pay me with small coins?

Encontré un poco de menudo en el bolsillo del pantalón.

I found a little bit of loose change in my pants pocket.

Always Masculine

When used for money, 'menudo' is always a masculine noun ('el menudo') and is usually treated as singular, even though it refers to many small coins.

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