Tagalog Word of the Day
pera
/PE-ra/ • noun — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: money; cash
Examples
- Wala akong pera.
(I don't have any money.) - Magkano ang pera mo?
(How much money do you have?) - Ilagay mo ang pera sa pitaka.
(Put the money in the wallet.)
Synonyms
- salapi
- kwarta
Pera is the common, everyday word for money in Tagalog. Use it in casual and formal situations when talking about cash, amounts, paying, borrowing, or saving. For a more formal tone you can use salapi; kwarta is another informal synonym.
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