esterlino

sterling

adjective ehs-tehr-LEE-noh Rare

Origin: Old English steorling (little star), referring to early Norman coins marked with a star.

Usage Note

Esterlino is used almost exclusively in the fixed phrase libra esterlina (pound sterling), the currency of the United Kingdom. As a standalone adjective it has no productive everyday use. The adjective follows the noun (libra esterlina) and agrees in number: the plural is libras esterlinas.

Examples

"El precio estaba indicado en libras esterlinas."

Natural Translation

The price was listed in pounds sterling.

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