hard cash

• Dinero en forma de monedas y billetes, a diferencia de cheques, crédito o pagos digitales; a menudo implica un pago inmediato y material.

Money in the form of coins and banknotes, as opposed to checks, credit, or digital payment; often implies immediate, tangible payment.

1. Physical moneyB1informal

   Money in the form of coins and banknotes, as opposed to checks, credit, or digital payments.

   dinero en efectivo

   • The shop only accepts hard cash, no credit cards.
   • He paid for the car in hard cash.
   • I prefer to carry hard cash for small purchases.

2. Immediate paymentB2informal

   Money that is paid immediately and directly, often implying a discount or a firm transaction.

   Pago en efectivo inmediato

   • They offered a discount for paying in hard cash.
   • The deal was closed with hard cash on the table.
   • He demanded hard cash for the used furniture.