In various Latin American countries, 'panela' is a slang term referring to unrefined whole cane sugar, known as 'jaggery' in English. It can also be a colloquial term for money or cash.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Vamos a comprar panela para hacer el postre. 2. No puedo ir al cine, no tengo panela.
- English: 1. Let's buy panela to make the dessert. 2. I can't go to the movies, I don't have any cash.