the basic monetary unit of Honduras see Money Table
Examples of lempira in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe gang demanded 1,500 lempiras, or about $60, biweekly.—Alfredo Corchado, Dallas News, 7 Aug. 2023 Then the gang increased the amount to 2,500 lempiras.—Alfredo Corchado, Dallas News, 7 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, from Lempira, 16th century Honduran Indian cacique
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