won
“won” means “won” in Spanish (monetary unit of North and South Korea).
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El won es la moneda oficial de Corea del Sur.
A2The won is the official currency of South Korea.
He cambiado mis euros por wones en el aeropuerto.
B1I exchanged my euros for wones at the airport.
El valor del won frente al dólar ha bajado recientemente.
B2The value of the won against the dollar has dropped recently.
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What is the plural of 'won' in Spanish?
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Borrowed from Korean 'won', which is related to the Chinese 'yuan' and the Japanese 'yen'. All three terms originally meant 'round object' or 'round coin'.
First recorded: 20th century (modern usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'won' have anything to do with the English word for winning?
No. In Spanish, 'won' is strictly used as the name of the Korean currency. It is not a verb.
How do I pronounce 'won' in Spanish?
Most Spanish speakers pronounce it like 'u-on', with a clear 'o' sound at the end.
Is the plural 'wones' used often?
Yes, whenever you are talking about a specific amount of money, such as 'cinco mil wones'.