penique

/peˈnike/ · B2 · noun · m

penny

🪙 penique = Spanish spelling of penny, said peh-NEE-keh

Penique is a Spanish adaptation of English penny, used for the British coin. Hear the first part, pen-, as in penny, then add -ique (NEE-keh) to make it fit Spanish sounds. Plural: peniques.

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