No. 1,535 in Spanish
plata
Silver; money (informal).
In a sentence
Siempre guardo algo de plata para emergencias.
I always save some money for emergencies.
The word 'plata' here means 'money', a common colloquial usage in many Spanish-speaking countries.
El anillo está hecho de plata pura.
The ring is made of pure silver.
In this sentence, 'plata' refers to 'silver', the metal, indicating its uses in jewelry or trade.
En algunas regiones, 'plata' también significa buena suerte.
In some regions, 'silver' also means good luck.
Here, 'plata' is used in a figurative sense, highlighting cultural or symbolic meanings associated with the word.
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