Literal Meaning

A fair, festival, or holiday celebration, often associated with local traditions.

Actual Meaning

Money, change

Context

Used when discussing monetary transactions or payments in Mexico.

Examples

• "No tengo feria para el cine, ¿podrías prestarme un poco?"
• "Cuando fui al mercado, necesitaba feria para comprar frutas y verduras."
• "La feria que gané en la rifa me ayudará a pagar la cena."

Tips

• In Mexico, 'feria' usually refers to money in a colloquial sense, especially in social interactions.
• The word can be used in informal situations, so context is key to understanding its usage.
• If someone tells you they need 'feria', it's likely they're talking about cash rather than cards or checks.