Moneda (en. Currency)

/moˈne.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A piece of metal or paper that serves as money in a country.

Example Sentence: The currency of a country can be the euro or the dollar.

La moneda de un país puede ser el euro o el dólar.

Definition: A unit of exchange used in economic transactions.

Example Sentence: I need to exchange my currency for another to be able to travel.

Necesito cambiar mi moneda a otra para poder viajar.

Definition: A form of money in general, both physical and electronic.

Example Sentence: Digital currency has started to gain popularity.

La moneda digital ha comenzado a ganar popularidad.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'moneda', which means 'coin' or 'money'.

Phrase: to make money

Meaning: To convert something into money or use resources to obtain benefits.

hacer moneda

Phrase: to have money

Meaning: To have available money to spend.

tener moneda

Phrase: to lose money

Meaning: To experience a financial loss.

perder la moneda

Related Word: bill

Description: A letter or paper that represents a sum of money.

billete

Related Word: currency

Description: Foreign currency used for trading in the international market.

divisa

Related Word: exchange

Description: The process of varying the value of a currency or making an exchange.

cambio

Slang Meaning: Dough

Example: I don't have dough to go out tonight.

No tengo pasta para salir esta noche.

Slang Meaning: Cash

Example: He is always talking about how much he earns in cash.

Él siempre está hablando de cuánto gana en lana.

Slang Meaning: Bucks

Example: I need a little bit of bucks to buy what I want.

Necesito un poco de plata para comprar lo que quiero.