Monedas (en. Coins)

/moˈnedas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Any object, generally metallic, that is used as a medium of exchange

One-euro coins have a special design for each country.

Las monedas de un euro tienen un diseño especial por cada país.

A small portion of material, usually metallic, that is used for monetary transactions

She saved coins to buy a toy.

Ella ahorró monedas para comprar un juguete.

Currency of a country, in contrast to paper money

The circulating coins vary in design and value.

Las monedas en circulación varían en diseño y valor.

From Latin 'moneta', which refers to a place where money was minted.

to give coins

To contribute some money.

dar monedas

to collect coins

To make a collection of different types of coins.

coleccionar monedas

to change coins

To exchange bills for coins.

cambiar monedas

bill

A piece of paper that represents a unit of money.

billete

safe

A safe place to store money and other valuables.

caja fuerte

banking

The financial system that deals with monetary transactions.

banca

Money in general, not necessarily in the form of coins.

I’m short on coins this month.

Estoy corto de monedas este mes.

Cash.

I need coins to buy something at the store.

Necesito monedas para comprar algo en la tienda.