moneda
“moneda” means “coin” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coin
Also: piece (of money)
📝 In Action
Perdí una moneda de un euro en el sofá.
A1I lost a one-euro coin in the sofa.
¿Tienes una moneda para el carrito de la compra?
A2Do you have a coin for the shopping cart?
El niño colecciona monedas antiguas.
B1The boy collects old coins.
currency
Also: legal tender
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El euro es la moneda oficial de muchos países europeos.
B1The euro is the official currency of many European countries.
La caída de la moneda local afectó las importaciones.
B2The fall of the local currency affected imports.
Necesitas cambiar tu moneda antes de viajar.
A2You need to exchange your currency before traveling.
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Quick Quiz: moneda
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'moneda' in the sense of 'currency' (the system)?
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The word comes from the Latin term *monēta*. This referred to the mint where Roman coins were made, which was located near the temple of the goddess Juno Moneta (Juno the Warner or Advisor). Over time, the name of the mint became the name for the money itself.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'moneda' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine. You must say 'la moneda' or 'una moneda'.
How do I say 'change' (the money returned after a purchase)?
Use 'el cambio' or, in some regions, 'las vueltas'. 'Moneda' only means the specific metal pieces.