cash
Money in the form of physical notes and coins, rather than electronic transfers or credit cards. It is the most direct form of currency used for immediate transactions, especially for small purchases.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I need to find an ATM because I don't have any cash for the bus.
I need to find a money machine because I have no paper money for the bus.
The vendor requested that the remaining balance be paid in cash upon arrival.
The seller asked for the rest of the money to be paid in physical currency when arriving.
Hey, can you lend me some cash for a quick snack?
Can you give me some money for a small bite to eat?
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'sh' sound in 'cash' being like the sound of a bill being pulled out of a wallet: shhh-ash!
Quiz rápido
The taxi driver said he doesn't take cards, so I had to pay him in ___.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: cash
Ejemplos
I need to find an ATM because I don't have any cash for the bus.
everydayI need to find a money machine because I have no paper money for the bus.
The vendor requested that the remaining balance be paid in cash upon arrival.
formalThe seller asked for the rest of the money to be paid in physical currency when arriving.
Hey, can you lend me some cash for a quick snack?
informalCan you give me some money for a small bite to eat?
Research suggests that cash remains the preferred method of payment for low-value transactions in developing economies.
academicStudies show physical money is still the favorite way to pay for small things in some countries.
We need to manage our cash flow carefully to ensure all suppliers are paid on time.
businessWe must track the money coming in and out to pay our partners regularly.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
cash is king
physical money is the most reliable and influential form of payment
short of cash
not having enough money at a specific time
cold hard cash
physical money in the form of bills and coins, emphasizing its reality
Se confunde a menudo con
Pronounced the same (/kæʃ/), but 'cache' refers to a hidden store of items or computer data storage.
Money is a general term for all wealth; cash specifically means physical notes and coins.
Notas de uso
Cash is an uncountable noun, meaning we do not say 'a cash' or 'cashes'. It is almost always used with the preposition 'in' when referring to the payment method (e.g., 'pay in cash').
Errores comunes
Learners often try to pluralize the word when they have many bills, but it remains 'cash' regardless of the amount. Avoid saying 'I have many cashes'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'sh' sound in 'cash' being like the sound of a bill being pulled out of a wallet: shhh-ash!
Origen de la palabra
From the Middle French word 'caisse' meaning 'money box', which originated from the Latin 'capsa'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
While many Western countries are becoming 'cashless', in countries like Japan or Germany, carrying cash is still culturally expected for many daily interactions.
Quiz rápido
The taxi driver said he doesn't take cards, so I had to pay him in ___.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: cash
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