A1 Idiom Informal

Estar sin blanca.

To be broke.

Meaning

To have no money at all.

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Cultural Background

The term 'blanca' is historical, but the phrase is universally understood. While understood, locals might prefer 'estar pelado' or 'estar quebrado'.

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Context is key

Only use this with friends.

Meaning

To have no money at all.

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Context is key

Only use this with friends.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Lo siento, no puedo comprar el regalo, ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy sin blanca

The context implies a lack of money.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Lo siento, no puedo comprar el regalo, ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy sin blanca

The context implies a lack of money.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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No tener un duro

synonym

To have no money

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