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

📅 Published: August 22, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

lanar

verb • /[lah-NAR]/

to spend money

Example:

Hoy lanteé en comida.

I spent money on food today.

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🧠 What does lanar mean?

In Mexican slang, "lanar" means to spend money, often with the implication of spending it freely or even lavishly. Think of it as splashing out or splurging. It's a casual and informal term you'd hear among friends.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Me lané toda la quincena en el concierto!
    I spent all my paycheck at the concert!
  • Vamos a lanarnos un poco este fin de semana.
    Let's go spend some money this weekend.
  • Se lana como si fuera millonario.
    He spends money like he's a millionaire.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to spend money' in Spanish?
There are several ways to say 'to spend money' in Spanish, including 'gastar dinero,' 'invertir dinero' (for investing), and less formal options like 'lanar' (Mexican slang).
How do you pronounce 'lanar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced la-NAR, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'lanar' in a sentence?
You can use 'lanar' like this: 'Me lané todo mi dinero en la fiesta' (I spent all my money at the party).
What is the English translation of 'lanar'?
In Mexican slang, 'lanar' means to spend money, often implying spending it freely or lavishly.
Does 'lanar' change for gender or number?
No, 'lanar' is conjugated like a regular -ar verb, but the meaning doesn't change based on gender or number.
Is 'lanar' common in everyday Spanish?
It's common in informal Mexican Spanish, particularly among younger speakers. You're less likely to hear it in formal settings or in other Spanish-speaking countries.
Does 'lanar' have slang or double meanings?
While its primary meaning is to spend money, the way 'lanar' is used often suggests spending somewhat freely or perhaps even a little too much.
Is 'lanar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
'Lanar' is primarily Mexican slang. You're unlikely to hear it used in Spain or other parts of Latin America with the same meaning.
How do you conjugate 'lanar' in Spanish?
It follows regular -ar verb conjugations: yo lano, tú lanas, él/ella/usted lana, nosotros lanamos, vosotros lanáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes lanan.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "lanar"

Synonyms: gastar, despilfarrar, malgastar
Opposites: ahorrar

💡 Did You Know?

While "lanar" is common in Mexico, you might hear different slang terms for spending money in other Spanish-speaking countries. For example, in some places, you might hear "tirar la casa por la ventana" (literally "throw the house out the window") to describe extravagant spending.

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