Spanish Idiom · Native
no tener ni un duro
to be broke / to not have a penny
Pronunciation: no te-NÉR ni un DÚ-ro
Meaning
To have no money at all. (Duro was an old Spanish coin).
Example
Después de pagar el alquiler, no me quedaba ni un duro.
After paying rent, I didn't have a penny left.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice no tener ni un duro out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Spanish idiom.