Spanish word

lempira

Pronunciation

IPA/lemˈpiɾa/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlempira

Example

¿Aceptan lempiras aquí?

Do you take lempiras here?

Illustration for lempira (lempira)

More examples

No llevo lempiras, solo tarjetas.

I don't carry lempiras, only cards.

Core concept

Stack of Honduran coins and notes stamped with 'L' and 'lempira'.

Common phrases

  • aceptar lempiras

    take lempiras

  • tarifa en lempiras

    rate in lempiras

  • llevar lempiras

    carry lempiras

Similar words

dinero: Everyday money used to pay for purchases and services.
efectivo: Cash held in hand in the form of coins or banknotes.
moneda: Official currency unit established and used by a country.
billete: Paper banknote issued for use as payment.

Definition in Spanish

Unidad monetaria oficial de Honduras identificada por el símbolo L y utilizada en las transacciones diarias.

Word origin

The currency name honors Lempira, a 16th-century Lenca leader, and was established for Honduras's money supply in the 20th century.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech people usually use the plural 'lempiras' for amounts, for example 'cincuenta lempiras' rather than 'cincuenta lempira'.

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