La moneda
Example: La moneda local se devaluó frente al dólar esta semana.
Definition
"La moneda" refers to the official currency used in a country for trade and economic transactions. It represents the standard unit of money and is used to determine the value of goods and services, such as when the local currency devalues against the dollar.
Etymology
The term "la moneda" comes from the Latin word 'moneta,' which originally referred to a place where coins were minted. Interestingly, 'moneta' is linked to the Roman goddess Juno Moneta, in whose temple coins were produced. Over time, the word came to signify the coins themselves and eventually any form of currency.
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"La moneda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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