Guita

Guita is a colloquial term used in Rioplatense Spanish to refer to money or cash. It is most common in Argentina and Uruguay, and is understood in parts of Paraguay and among speakers of related dialects. As informal slang, guita appears in everyday speech rather than in formal writing.

In usage, guita can denote funds in a general sense or the money needed to cover costs. Phrases such as ganar la guita (to earn money), manejar la guita (to manage money), or estar sin guita (to be without money) illustrate its broad practical sense. The term is often accompanied by a definite article, as in la guita, and can be used with intensifiers like mucha guita or guita fácil to imply large sums or easy money. In more formal contexts, or in other regions, palabras like dinero or plata are preferred.

Etymologically, the origin of guita is not definitively established. It emerged as part of informal slang within urban speech and is widely recognized in popular culture, including media, music, and everyday conversation. Its connotation tends to be earthy and familiar, reflecting everyday concerns about finances.

Guita coexists with other regional slang for money, such as plata, and its acceptability varies by context and speaker. While it conveys a practical sense of funds, it is considered informal and may carry a rough or casual register. Overall, guita remains a prominent example of Rioplatense slang for money in colloquial discourse.