Spanish word

monedero

Pronunciation

IPA/moneˈðeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoin purse

Example

¿Dónde está tu monedero?

Where is your coin purse?

Illustration for monedero (coin purse)

More examples

Siempre llevo mi monedero en el bolso.

I always carry my coin purse in my bag.

Core concept

Palm-sized pouch for loose coins.

Common phrases

  • monedero de cuero

    leather coin purse

  • sacar del monedero

    take out of the coin purse

Similar words

billetera: Wallet for carrying bills and cards together for everyday use.
cartera: Folded wallet designed to hold folded bills and credit or ID cards.
portamonedas: Tiny pouch intended solely for holding loose coins.
bolso: Everyday bag for carrying personal items like a phone, keys, and wallet.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeño recipiente portátil para monedas que se lleva a mano.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish moneda 'coin' plus the productive suffix -ero that denotes a container, with moneda ultimately from Latin moneta 'mint'.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish monedero normally means a small coin holder rather than a full wallet, so use cartera or billetera for a wallet that holds cards and bills.

Other meanings

  • walletnoun

Related words

  • monedacoinnoun
  • monedillasmall coinnoun

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