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lana means money — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 6, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

lana

noun • /[LAH-nah]/

money

Example:

No tengo lana hoy.

I don’t have money today.

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🧠 What does lana mean?

In Mexican slang, "lana" means money. It's a casual and common way to refer to cash or funds, similar to "dough" or "bucks" in English. While understood in other Spanish-speaking countries, it's particularly prevalent in Mexico.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡No tengo lana para ir al cine!
    I don't have any money to go to the movies!
  • ¿Me prestas algo de lana?
    Can you lend me some money?
  • Necesito ganar más lana.
    I need to earn more money.
  • Esa camisa costó mucha lana.
    That shirt cost a lot of money.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'money' in Spanish?
There are many ways to say 'money' in Spanish, including "dinero," "plata," "efectivo," and "pasta." "Lana" is specifically Mexican slang.
How do you pronounce 'lana' in Spanish?
It's pronounced LAH-nah, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
How do you use 'lana' in a sentence?
You can use "lana" just like you would use "money" in English, but remember it's informal. For example: "Necesito lana para el taxi" (I need money for the taxi).
What is the English translation of 'lana'?
In the context of Mexican slang, "lana" translates to "money."
Does 'lana' change for gender or number?
No, "lana" remains the same regardless of gender or number.
Is 'lana' common in everyday Spanish?
It's very common in everyday Mexican Spanish, but less so in other Spanish-speaking regions.
Does 'lana' have slang or double meanings?
While "lana" itself means "wool" in standard Spanish, its slang meaning of "money" is widely understood in Mexico. Be aware of this double meaning.
Is 'lana' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While understood in many parts of Latin America, "lana" as slang for money is most commonly used in Mexico. In Spain, it's more likely to refer to wool.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "lana"

Synonyms: dinero, plata, efectivo, pasta, feria (Mexico)

💡 Did You Know?

The literal meaning of "lana" is "wool." It's thought that the slang meaning evolved from the idea of wool being a valuable commodity.

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