criptomoneda
/kɾiptoˈmoneda/noun★IntermediateLoanword from English criptomoneda
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.
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Criptomonedas are decentralized and often use blockchain technology.
Collocations
minar criptomonedasto mine cryptocurrenciesintercambiar criptomonedasto exchange cryptocurrencies
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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
prefixmoneda
currency or money
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