Meaning
penny, cent
- money
- a cent; a tiny amount
In a sentence
Non ho un soldo oggi, pago domani.
I don't have a cent today, I'll pay tomorrow.
Hai speso tutti i tuoi soldi?
Did you spend all your money?
Per questo lavoro mi hanno dato due soldi.
For this job they gave me next to nothing.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| soldo | masculine · singular |
| soldi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'soldo' for small or worthless amounts; 'denaro' or 'soldi' for general money. 'Soldo' is informal and often negative.
- Never pluralize 'soldo' when referring to money in general (e.g., 'non ho un soldo' = 'I don’t have a penny').
- Common in idioms, not literal transactions. Avoid in formal contexts like banking.