money
The means used to pay for things, or an amount available to spend.
Estou guardando dinheiro para a viagem.
I am saving money for the trip.
Não tenho dinheiro para comprar isso agora.
I do not have money to buy that now.
cash
Money in notes or coins when contrasted with another payment method.
Você vai pagar em dinheiro ou no cartão?
Are you going to pay in cash or by card?
Só aceitamos pagamento em dinheiro.
We only accept cash payments.
Usage
Usually a mass noun in these everyday senses. The uncommon plural dinheiros is not the usual way to talk about coins or individual amounts.
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