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How to Say Dollar in Spanish: Dólar
Dólar · noun (masculine) · DOH-lar
The Spanish word for dollar is 'dólar,' a cognate that closely mirrors the English pronunciation. Its plural is 'dólares.' This term is used throughout Latin America and Spain when discussing US currency, exchange rates, and international finance.
Say DOH-lar with stress on the first syllable. The accent mark on the 'o' indicates this stress. The plural 'dólares' is DOH-lah-rehs.
El tipo de cambio es de veinte pesos por dólar.
The exchange rate is twenty pesos per dollar.
Dollar in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for dollar, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| dólar | dollar | DOH-lar | Default, widely understood |
| dólares | dollar | plural form |
How Native Speakers Use Dólar
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Currency exchange
Necesito cambiar cien dólares a pesos.
I need to exchange one hundred dollars to pesos.
At a currency exchange office.
Pricing
Este libro cuesta quince dólares.
This book costs fifteen dollars.
Discussing a price in a store.
International economy
El dólar se fortaleció frente al euro este mes.
The dollar strengthened against the euro this month.
Reporting on financial news.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Dólar
Wrong plural form
Incorrect: Pagué cincuenta dólars por la cena.
Correct: Pagué cincuenta dólares por la cena.
The plural of 'dólar' is 'dólares,' adding '-es' because the word ends in a consonant. The accent mark is also dropped in the plural.
Missing accent mark
Incorrect: El dolar subió hoy.
Correct: El dólar subió hoy.
The accent mark on 'dólar' is essential for correct spelling and indicates that stress falls on the first syllable, following Spanish accentuation rules.
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Common Questions About Dollar in Spanish
- Do all Spanish-speaking countries use the word dólar?
- While every Spanish-speaking country understands 'dólar,' not all use the US dollar as currency, though countries like Ecuador, Panama, and Puerto Rico use it officially.
- Why does dólar lose its accent in the plural?
- In the plural 'dólares,' the natural stress shifts to the second-to-last syllable, which is the default stress pattern for words ending in 's,' making the accent mark unnecessary.
- How do you say dollar sign in Spanish?
- The dollar sign ($) is called 'signo de dólar' in Spanish, and it is placed before the number just as in English: $50 (cincuenta dólares).