In Spanish slang, 'chapa' can have different meanings depending on the context and the country. It could mean 'metal plate' or 'badge' in a universal context. In certain countries like Peru, it could mean 'car'. In Argentina and Uruguay, it could mean 'money'.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Necesito una chapa para abrir esta puerta. (Universal context) 2. Mi chapa está estacionada allí. (Peruvian context) 3. No tengo chapa para comprar eso. (Argentinian and Uruguayan context)
- English: 1. I need a metal plate to open this door. 2. My car is parked there. 3. I don't have money to buy that.