dinero

The word 'dinero' entered English as a slang term for money, borrowed directly from Spanish, where it means "currency" or "money." The Spanish term itself derives from the Latin 'denarius,' which was a small silver coin used in ancient Rome. The name 'denarius' comes from 'deni' meaning "containing ten," as it was originally valued at ten asses, a smaller bronze coin. Thus, the modern, informal English use of 'dinero' to mean cash carries the historical legacy of a specific Roman coin through the evolution of the Spanish language.

The word is a direct loanword from Spanish.