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

📅 Published: February 9, 2026

🌶️ Mexican Slang

varos

noun • /[BA-ros]/

money

Example:

No tengo varos ahorita.

I don’t have money right now.

🧠 What does varos mean?

Varos is a highly common and informal slang term used in Mexico to refer to money, particularly in the context of currency like pesos. It is a colloquial way to talk about cash, funds, or the cost of something. While it specifically refers to money, it is often used in situations where one might say 'dough,' 'bucks,' or 'cash' in English, emphasizing the everyday, informal nature of financial transactions.

📚 Extra examples

  • No tengo muchos varos ahorita, ¿me prestas algo?
    I don't have much money right now, can you lend me some?
  • La entrada al concierto cuesta como quinientos varos.
    The concert ticket costs about five hundred pesos.
  • Necesito juntar varos para comprarme esa bici.
    I need to save up money to buy myself that bike.
  • ¿Cuánto te costaron esos zapatos? Se ven caros.
    How much did those shoes cost you? They look expensive.

💡 Did You Know?

The origin of the slang term 'varos' is not definitively known, but one popular theory suggests it may derive from the Spanish word 'baro,' which itself might be an alteration of 'oro' (gold) or related to an archaic term for currency.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "varos"

Synonyms: dinero, lana, plata, efectivo
Opposites: deuda, falta de dinero

🔍 See more mexican slang words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'money' in Spanish?
The most common and formal word for money in Spanish is 'dinero'. However, in Mexico, 'varos' is a very popular slang term for money.
How do you pronounce 'varos' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is 'VAH-rohs'. The 'v' sounds similar to the English 'v', and the 'r' is a tapped or flapped 'r' sound, like the 'tt' in the American English word 'butter'.
How do you use 'varos' in a sentence?
'Varos' is typically used in informal conversations to refer to money. It can be used on its own or in phrases like 'tener varos' (to have money) or to refer to a specific amount, often with a number preceding it, such as 'doscientos varos' (two hundred pesos).
What is the English translation of 'varos'?
The most direct English translation of 'varos' is 'money.' However, depending on the context and the amount, it can also be understood as 'cash,' 'dough,' or 'bucks' in informal English.
Does 'varos' change for gender or number?
'Varos' is a masculine plural noun. It inherently refers to multiple units of money, so it is always plural. It does not change for gender.
Is 'varos' common in everyday Spanish?
'Varos' is extremely common in everyday informal Spanish spoken in Mexico. It is a widely understood and frequently used term among Mexicans in casual settings.
Does 'varos' have slang or double meanings?
While 'varos' is slang itself, it does not typically carry any other double meanings or connotations beyond referring to money in its slang context.
Is 'varos' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
'Varos' is primarily a Mexican slang term. It is not commonly used in Spain or in most other Latin American countries, where different slang terms for money would be prevalent.

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