The word "lana" primarily refers to the soft, thick fiber that grows on sheep and other animals, commonly referred to as wool in English. It can also mean "money" in certain slang contexts, especially in Latin America, and is widely recognized in countries like El Salvador. The frequency of use tends to be higher in oral speech compared to written contexts due to its colloquial nature.
La lana de este suéter es muy suave.
(The wool of this sweater is very soft.)
Necesito ahorrar más lana para mis vacaciones.
(I need to save more money for my vacation.)
In Spanish, "lana" is sometimes used in various idiomatic expressions, particularly in a colloquial sense relating to money.
No tengo lana.
(I don’t have any money.)
Estoy corto de lana este mes.
(I’m short on money this month.)
Me costó una lana.
(It cost me a lot of money.)
Voy a ganar bastante lana este año.
(I'm going to make quite a bit of money this year.)
No gastes tanta lana en tonterías.
(Don’t spend so much money on nonsense.)
The term "lana" comes from the Latin word "lana," which also means wool. Its usage has persisted in the Romance languages, retaining a similar form and meaning.
Dinero (colloquial sense): money (in informal contexts)
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