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How to say you have no money in Spanish

Compare straightforward and informal ways to say you have no money. Listen to the phrases and choose language that fits the situation.

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No tengo dinero is direct and easy to understand. Informal alternatives may refer to having no money available right now.

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0:05

No tengo dinero ahora.

I don't have money right now.

0:09

Ando bastante corto de dinero este mes.

I'm running pretty short on money this month.

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Estoy en números rojos hasta cobrar la nómina.

I'm in the red until I get my paycheck.

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Llego a final de mes con el agua al cuello.

I'm reaching the end of the month with water up to my neck.

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Estoy más pelado que una rata, no tengo un duro.

I'm totally flat broke, I don't have a single coin.

A closer look

No tengo dinero is direct and easy to understand. Informal alternatives may refer to having no money available right now.

Slang varies by region. Being understandable matters more than choosing the most elaborate expression.

The video uses level labels to arrange its examples. Treat these as variations to explore, not a test of your level or a rule that longer phrases are better.

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Tell a friend you cannot go out today because you have no money.

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Hoy no puedo salir; no tengo dinero. — I can’t go out today; I have no money.

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