yen

yen/ʝen/

“yen” means “yen” in Spanish (the official currency of Japan).

yen

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A shiny gold coin featuring a cherry blossom design and a simple hole in the center.

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El yen es la moneda oficial de Japón.

The yen is the official currency of Japan.

Necesito cambiar mis euros a yenes para mi viaje.

I need to exchange my euros for yen for my trip.

El valor del yen frente al dólar ha cambiado mucho hoy.

The value of the yen against the dollar has changed a lot today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

moneda japonesa (Japanese currency)

Common Collocations

tipo de cambio del yen – yen exchange rate
mil yenes – one thousand yen
el yen se fortalece – the yen is strengthening

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "yen" in Spanish:

yen→

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Quick Quiz: yen

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How do you say 'two hundred yen' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼

Japón(Japan) — Noun

japonés(Japanese) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

bien quiénreciéntren

📚 Etymology▼

From the Japanese word 'en' (circle/round object), which is the name of their currency. The Spanish spelling 'yen' follows the Western standard adaptation of the sound.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: yenFrench: yenPortuguese: iene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the word 'yen' change in the plural?

Yes, unlike English, you must add -es. One is 'un yen' and two are 'dos yenes'.

Is 'yen' capitalized in Spanish?

No, currency names like 'yen', 'euro', and 'dólar' are common nouns and are written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.

How is 'yen' pronounced in Spanish?

It sounds very similar to the English 'yen', but the 'e' is a bit shorter and the 'y' is slightly stronger, like the sound in 'yes'.