No. 8,245 in Spanish
penny
The Spanish word "penny" does not exist; it is an English term for a small denomination coin.
In a sentence
Encontré un penny en la calle.
I found a penny on the street.
The word 'penny' is used as the name of a coin denomination.
Mi abuelo decía: 'Un penny ahorrado es un penny ganado'.
My grandfather used to say: 'A penny saved is a penny earned.'
The word 'penny' is used in an idiomatic expression to signify an amount of money.
No me importa un penny lo que digan los demás.
I don't care a penny about what others say.
Here, 'penny' is used to represent a unit of value metaphorically to express a sentiment or emphasis.
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