How to Say ‘I don't have cash.’ in Spain Spanish
No tengo efectivo.
noh TEHN-goh eh-fehk-TEE-voh
[noh TEHN-goh eh-fehk-TEE-voh]
💬 Usage Tip: Use 'no tengo' to express lack of possession.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Asking for or admitting lack of cash is a common part of daily interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
No
Used to give a negative response.
No tengo efectivo en este momento.
I do not have cash at this moment.
tengo
[TEHN-goh]
have
To possess or own something.
No tengo suficiente para pagar.
I do not have enough to pay.
efectivo
[eh-fehk-TEE-voh]
cash
Money in the form of bills or coins.
Llevo efectivo cuando viajo.
I carry cash when I travel.
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