Also means
money
Usage Note
Soldo in the singular means a single small coin, but Italians almost always use the plural i soldi to mean 'money' in general. The phrase non avere un soldo means 'to be flat broke'. It descends from the solidus, which also gave English 'soldier'.
Examples
"Non ho un soldo in tasca."
Natural Translation
I haven't got a penny on me.
Literal Translation
Not I-have a penny in pocket.
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