noun
General Slang
chavos
CHAH-vohs · noun · informal
Money (PR)
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Definitions
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The everyday Puerto Rican word for money, replacing 'dinero' in casual speech. (Note: in Mexico 'chavo' means a young guy.)
“No tengo chavos para salir esta noche.”
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chavos In A Sentence
No tengo chavos para salir esta noche.
Origin & Usage
Puerto Rican Spanish; from 'ochavo', an old copper coin.
Variants
chavo
People Also Ask
What does 'chavos' mean in Puerto Rico?
It's the everyday Puerto Rican word for money, used in place of 'dinero'.
Where does 'chavos' come from?
It derives from 'ochavo', an old Spanish copper coin.
Does 'chavo' mean the same thing everywhere?
No — in Puerto Rico 'chavos' means money, but in Mexico 'chavo' means a young guy or kid.
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