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denaro

money

noun deh-NAH-roh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'denarius', a Roman coin

Also means

cash

Usage Note

Denaro is a somewhat formal word for money; everyday speech prefers soldi. It is normally uncountable, so no plural is used in this sense. Denari is also one of the four suits in traditional Italian playing cards.

Examples

"Non ho abbastanza denaro."

Natural Translation

I don't have enough money.

Literal Translation

Not I-have enough money.

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