La moneda
Example: La moneda local ha perdut valor respecte a l'euro aquest any.
Definition
"La moneda" refers to the local currency used as a medium of exchange within a country or region. It represents the official money, such as coins and banknotes, accepted for transactions and holds value relative to other currencies like the euro.
Etymology
The term "la moneda" comes from the Latin word 'moneta,' meaning 'mint' or 'coin.' It originally referred to the place where coins were produced. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean both 'coin' and 'currency' in general. Did you know the word 'money' in English shares the same origin?
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"La moneda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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