Spanish word

monetario

Pronunciation

IPA/moneˈtaɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivemonetary

Example

El problema es más monetario que legal.

The problem is more monetary than legal.

Illustration for monetario (monetary)

More examples

Necesito ayuda monetaria para pagar el alquiler.

I need financial assistance to pay the rent.

Core concept

Coins and banknotes clustered around a large coin.

Common phrases

  • ayuda monetaria

    financial assistance

  • compensación monetaria

    monetary compensation

  • valor monetario

    monetary value

Similar words

económico: Concerning economic activity, prices, demand, and the general state of the economy.
financiero: Concerning financial operations like banking, funding, accounting, and investment.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o se refiere al dinero o a la moneda, usado para hablar de cantidades, políticas o sistemas relacionados con el dinero.

Word origin

Derived from Latin moneta 'coin, mint' via medieval Latin monetarius, monetario denotes things relating to money or coinage.

Usage tips

  • Monetario appears mainly in formal and economic contexts, for example política monetaria or sistema monetario, while everyday speech more often uses dinero or una cuestión de dinero.

Related words

  • monetizarmonetizeverb
  • monetizaciónmonetizationnoun
  • monetariamentemonetarilyadverb

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