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title: "Money in Tagalog: Pera | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say money in Tagalog. pera. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Money" in Tagalog

Learn how to say money in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Money in Tagalog is "pera".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "peh-rah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Pera is the everyday word for money; salapi is a formal synonym.

Use pera for cash, prices, or money in general.

## Example sentences
- Wala akong pera ngayon. - I have no money right now. (daily life)
- Magkano ang pera para dito? - How much money is this? (shopping)

## Related words
- [Work](/tagalog/work/) - Trabaho
- [Friend](/tagalog/friend/) - Kaibigan
- [Food](/tagalog/food/) - Pagkain
- [House](/tagalog/house/) - Bahay

## Related category
- [Daily Life Essentials](/categories/daily-life/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
- [Learn Tagalog for Beginners: A Practical Start](/guides/learn-tagalog-for-beginners/) - Start learning Tagalog with a simple, cultural-first approach. Get quick phrases, pronunciation tips, and a study plan for English speakers.