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Puerto Rican Spanish
Chavos
Used when discussing expenses or making payments casually.
Literal Meaning
Kids
Actual Meaning
Cash
Examples in Context

Me prestas chavos para comprar algo de comer?

Ella siempre tiene chavos, por eso puede ir de vacaciones.

No tengo chavos para salir este fin de semana, así que mejor me quedo en casa.

Helpful Tips
  • 1You might hear 'chavos' in a playful context or when people are joking about finances.
  • 2Be aware that while 'chavos' generally means cash, it can also refer to money in a more general sense, not just physical currency.
  • 3It's acceptable to use 'chavos' when discussing finances lightheartedly, but in formal situations, it's better to use 'dinero'.
  • 4In Puerto Rico, 'chavos' is often used in informal situations among friends or family. It’s a casual way to refer to money.
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