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Plata
Literal meaning: "Silver"
Money (Peru)
PLAH-tah
What does it mean?
"Plata" (literally "silver") is the everyday Peruvian word for money — the equivalent of Mexico's "lana". "No tengo plata" (I don't have any money) is one of the most common phrases you'll hear in casual conversation.
How to use it
Casual but broadly understood across registers. For formal writing, "dinero" is the safer choice.
Example sentences
I don't have money right now.
No tengo plata ahorita.
How much money do you need?
¿Cuánta plata necesitas?
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