Spanish word

euro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeu̯ɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneuro

Example

¿Cuánto cuesta este libro en euros?

How much does this book cost in euros?

Illustration for euro (euro)

More examples

Necesito cambiar dólares a euros antes del viaje.

I need to change dollars to euros before the trip.

Core concept

Official currency for eurozone countries used for pricing, wages, and cross-border payments.

Common phrases

  • euros en efectivo

    euros in cash

  • cambiar a euros

    change to euros

  • pagar en euros

    pay in euros

Similar words

dinero: General term for money used to pay for goods, services, or debts.
efectivo: Physical coins and banknotes carried as cash for immediate, in-person payments.
moneda: Named unit of currency used to count value and set prices.
billete: Paper banknote issued by an authority for use in payments.

Definition in Spanish

Unidad monetaria llamada euro, utilizada para pagar y medir precios en los países que adoptaron esa divisa.

Word origin

Derived from Europe, the name was selected by EU institutions and phased in as an electronic currency in 1999 with euro notes and coins entering circulation in 2002.

Usage tips

  • Prices in Spanish commonly use a comma as the decimal separator, for example '1,50 €' for one fifty euros.

Related words

  • eurocéntimoeurocentnoun
  • eurozonaeurozonenoun

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