dinheiro

[dɪ̃ˈɲɛɪ̯ɾu]

nounmasculinepl: dinheiros

money

1. Medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes

I need money to buy groceries.

Preciso de dinheiro para comprar mantimentos.

2. Wealth or financial resources

He has a lot of money.

Ele tem muito dinheiro.

3. Payment or salary

She earns good money at her job.

Ela ganha bom dinheiro no seu trabalho.

NYC Slang

cash, dough, bread, bucks

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dinheiro

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

grana

Colloquial slang for money

São Paulo

dinheiro

Standard usage; also 'grana' in informal contexts

Portugal

dinheiro

Standard usage; also 'massa' or 'guita' in slang

dinheiro não traz felicidade (money doesn't bring happiness)

ganhar dinheiro (to make money)

gastar dinheiro (to spend money)

dinheiro fácil (easy money)

ter dinheiro de sobra (to have money to spare)

dinheiro sujo (dirty money)

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