Meaning
coin; currency
- coin
- currency
In a sentence
Hai una moneta da un euro?
Do you have a one-euro coin?
Non ho monete per il parcheggio.
I don't have coins for parking.
In quel paese la moneta è diversa.
In that country the currency is different.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| moneta | feminine · singular |
| monete | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use moneta for a physical coin; for money in general, soldi is more common in everyday speech.
- For national or foreign money systems, valuta often fits better than moneta, especially in finance or exchange contexts.
- In shops, moneta spicciola means small change; learners often overuse moneta alone when they really mean change.