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  4. criptomoneda

criptomoneda

/kɾiptoˈmoneda/Loanword from English criptomoneda
cryptocurrency

Compré algunas criptomonedas como inversión.

I bought some cryptocurrencies as an investment.


technical

A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.

El valor de las criptomonedas puede fluctuar mucho.

The value of cryptocurrencies can fluctuate a lot.

Criptomonedas are decentralized and often use blockchain technology.

Collocations

minar criptomonedasto mine cryptocurrenciesintercambiar criptomonedasto exchange cryptocurrencies

Synonyms

moneda digitalmoneda virtual

Antonyms

moneda fiduciaria

Related Phrases

blockchainphrase
the underlying technology that supports cryptocurrencies
minarphrase
to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Criptomoneda is often used interchangeably with 'cryptocurrency' in Spanish-speaking contexts.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In Spanish, 'criptomoneda' is written in lowercase unless it starts a sentence.

Word Origin

From English 'cryptocurrency', combining 'crypto-' (from Greek 'kryptos', meaning 'hidden') and 'currency'.

Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in financial and technological contexts, especially in discussions about blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Word Breakdown

cripto
hidden or secret
prefix
+
moneda
currency or money
root
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