This is the 8245th most frequent Spanish word.
penny
The Spanish word "penny" does not exist; it is an English term for a small denomination coin.
The word 'penny' is used as the name of a coin denomination.
Encontré un penny en la calle.
I found a penny on the street.
The word 'penny' is used in an idiomatic expression to signify an amount of money.
Mi abuelo decía: 'Un penny ahorrado es un penny ganado'.
My grandfather used to say: 'A penny saved is a penny earned.'
Here, 'penny' is used to represent a unit of value metaphorically to express a sentiment or emphasis.