Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
acuñar
Pronunciation
IPA/akuˈɲaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcoin
Example
Ella acuñó el término durante la entrevista.
She coined the term during the interview.
More examples
En las redes sociales se ha acuñado un término para describir esa moda.
On social media a term has been coined to describe that trend.
Core concept
Metal stamp pressing a coin blank.
Common phrases
acuñar un término
coin a term
acuñar una palabra
coin a word
acuñar una expresión
coin an expression
Similar words
inventar: Originates an entirely new idea, object, or invention.
crear: Brings something into existence by making or crafting it.
formular: Formulates a thought or plan into clear, ordered language.
denominar: Names or labels something with a specific designation.
Definition in Spanish
Crear o introducir una palabra o expresión nueva; también marcar o fabricar monedas con un cuño.
Word origin
From the noun cuño 'stamp' (from Latin cuneus 'wedge'), originally meaning to impress a die on coins and later extended metaphorically to fix a new word or expression.
Usage tips
- Common in formal writing in phrases like 'acuñar el término', while crear or inventar is more likely in casual speech, and acunar (without the tilde) is a different verb meaning to rock or cradle.
Other meanings
- mintverb
- stampverb
Related words
- acuñacióncoinagenoun
- acuñadocoinedadjective