How to Say ‘Cash only’ in Mexican Spanish
Solo efectivo
SOH-loh eh-fehk-TEE-boh
[SOH-loh eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
Phrase Breakdown
Solo
[SOH-loh]
only
Means just or only; often used to narrow the focus romantically.
Solo contigo se me olvida el ruido del bar.
Only with you do I forget the noise of the bar.
efectivo
[eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
cash
Money in bills or coins, not card payment.
Necesito efectivo porque aquí no aceptan tarjeta.
I need cash because they don't accept card here.
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