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How do you say "cash" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el efectivo
In Spanish (Latin America), "cash" is el efectivo.
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Pronunciation
The word "el efectivo" is said EHL eh-fehs-TEE-boh, roughly, with every syllable given equal, clean weight rather than an English swallow.
Grammar notes
el efectivo is masculine. Its plural is Cashs.
Example sentence
Ella pagó el café en efectivo.
She paid for the coffee in cash.
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How to remember el efectivo
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Related words
- price el precio
- discount el descuento
- receipt el recibo
- coupon el cupón
- refund el reembolso
- budget el presupuesto
- savings los ahorros
- loan el préstamo
- debt la deuda
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Questions about el efectivo
How do you pronounce el efectivo?
The word "el efectivo" is said EHL eh-fehs-TEE-boh, roughly, with every syllable given equal, clean weight rather than an English swallow.
Is el efectivo masculine or feminine?
el efectivo is masculine. el efectivo is masculine. Its plural is Cashs.
How is el efectivo used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el efectivo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ella pagó el café en efectivo. (She paid for the coffee in cash.).
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