English–Spanish

“small change” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/plaˈtita/

Example

No tengo platita para el taxi.

I don't have any small change for the taxi.

Illustration for platita (small change)

How to say “small change” in Spanish

“Small change” in Spanish is platita.

A tiny amount of money for small everyday expenses.

Full entry for platita: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with platita

Prefiero tener platita a mano para el autobús.

I prefer to keep small change handy for the bus.

Tips for using platita

  • Especially common in everyday Latin American speech and slightly colloquial, so it may be better avoided in formal writing or business contexts.

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