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soldi

money

Beginnernoun · m

Definition

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.

Example

Non ho abbastanza soldi per comprarlo.

I don't have enough money to buy it.

Etymology

'Soldi' comes from the Latin 'solidi', which were gold coins. The term has shifted from a specific currency to a general term for money.

How & Where It’s Used

'Soldi' is predominantly used in casual conversation and informal contexts, with universal understanding across all Italian regions.

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