How to Say ‘I'm broke.’ in Spain Spanish
Estoy sin blanca.
ehs-TOY seen BLAHN-kah
[ehs-TOY seen BLAHN-kah]
Phrase Breakdown
Estoy
[ehs-TOY]
I am (temporary state)
From “estar,” used for feelings and states. “Estoy…” introduces how you feel right now.
Estoy triste, pero se lo digo a Jesús en oración: Estoy buscando consuelo.
I’m sad, but I tell Jesus in prayer: I am seeking comfort.
sin
[seen]
without
In the absence of.
No lo hagas sin permiso.
Don't do it without permission.
blanca
[BLAHN-kah]
white (old coin); money
Literally 'white', here it refers to an old coin; 'sin blanca' means broke.
Mi hermano siempre está sin blanca.
My brother is always broke.
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