Money in Spanish
Learn how to talk about money in Spanish with this free, easy to follow lesson. Whether you’re on vacation or living in a Spanish-speaking country, knowing these Spanish words and phrases will make life a lot easier! After this you’ll know the words for different currencies, and how to do your banking in Spanish.
There’s no need to feel nervous in front of a money exchange – we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Follow the English translation and listen to the Spanish pronunciation. Practice the words aloud until you’re ready to find the best exchange rate!
Talking about money in Spanish
Exchanging money in Spanish
First, let’s learn how to ask where the bank is…
Make use of the following questions so you’ll have no problem exchanging your money…
While visiting the money exchange office, ask for the current exchange rate. The following phrases may be helpful.
To cash a travelers' check, say…
Or, if you want to buy travelers' checks, you can ask...
When you exchange money, the bank clerk will ask you, ¿Cómo quiere el dinero, en billetes grandes o pequeños?, "How would you like your money? In big bills or small ones?" And you can answer with one of the following phrases:
Now, although banks are generally open Monday to Friday, with some banks open on Saturday mornings, you may want to double-check the opening hours…
Here are a few recommended Spanish lessons to try next!
- An important lesson on the structure and pronouncing numbers in Spanish.
- Describing your personality in Spanish.
- Renting a car in Spanish? Know the parts of your car.
See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!
Mauricio Evlampieff
Rocket Spanish