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Lana
Literal meaning: "Wool"
Money
LAH-nah
What does it mean?
"Lana" literally means "wool", but in Mexican slang it's the everyday word for "money". The etymology is debated — possibly from the value of wool in colonial trade. Whatever the origin, every Mexican knows it. "No tengo lana" ("I have no money") is one of the most-heard phrases on payday.
How to use it
Casual but universally understood. Use it with friends and in informal conversation. In professional or formal contexts use "dinero".
Example sentences
I don't have any money right now.
No tengo lana ahorita.
How much money do you need?
¿Cuánta lana necesitas?
Let's split the bill, I'm broke.
Vamos al 50/50, ando sin lana.
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