Meaning
coin, loose change
- a small metal coin
- (in plural) small change or loose coins
In a sentence
Hai una monetina da due euro per il carrello?
Do you have a two-euro coin for the shopping trolley?
Ho la tasca piena di monetine pesanti.
My pocket is full of heavy coins.
Non ho abbastanza monetine per pagare il parcheggio.
I don't have enough loose change to pay for parking.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| monetina | feminine · singular |
| monetine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of moneta, often used when asking for change for vending machines or parking.
- Often heard in the plural for small change in your pocket or purse.