What is the Spanish word for "specie"?

Learn how to say "specie" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

specie

Spanish

especie

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Examples of how to use "specie" in Spanish

English
This is a very rare species of butterfly.
Spanish
Esta es una especie de mariposa muy rara.
English
The debt was paid in specie.
Spanish
La deuda fue pagada en especie.
English
Merchants preferred specie during uncertain times.
Spanish
Los comerciantes preferían la especie en tiempos de incertidumbre.
English
The contract demanded specie, not paper money.
Spanish
El contrato exigía especie, no dinero en papel.
English
He counted the specie carefully before signing.
Spanish
Él contó la especie cuidadosamente antes de firmar.

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This is a very rare species of butterfly.

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