monetario
“monetario” means “monetary” in Spanish (related to money or currency).
monetary
Also: financial
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El valor monetario de la casa ha subido mucho.
A2The monetary value of the house has gone up a lot.
El Fondo Monetario Internacional ayuda a muchos países.
B1The International Monetary Fund helps many countries.
Necesitamos una nueva política monetaria para controlar los precios.
B2We need a new monetary policy to control prices.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'monetary policy'?
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Derived from the Latin word 'monetarius', which comes from 'moneta' (mint or money). Interestingly, 'moneta' was a name for the goddess Juno, whose temple was where Roman coins were made.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'monetario' and 'financiero'?
'Monetario' specifically relates to the currency and the supply of money (like central banks). 'Financiero' is broader and covers anything to do with banking, investments, and managing money in general.
Is 'monetario' ever used as a noun?
Rarely. In very specific historical contexts, it could refer to someone who works at a mint, but in modern Spanish, it is almost exclusively an adjective.
Is 'monetario' the same as 'económico'?
No. 'Económico' refers to the economy as a whole or to something being cheap. 'Monetario' strictly focuses on money as a currency.