criptomoneda
/ˌkɾibtomoˈneda/feminine
The Spanish word for cryptocurrency is criptomoneda.
The term refers to a type of digital currency. In formal or regulatory settings, you may also encounter the term criptoactivo, which translates to cryptoasset.
Meaning: type of digital currency (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word criptomoneda is a compound of cripto- (crypto) and moneda (currency or coin).
How does it change in a sentence?
Criptomoneda is a feminine noun. In the singular, it uses the feminine article la (e.g., la criptomoneda). To form the plural, add -s to the end of the word to get criptomonedas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkɾibtomoˈneda/
Did you know?
- The word moneda shares a common root with the Latin 'moneta', which was an epithet for the goddess Juno, linking your digital assets to ancient Roman mythology.
- In many Spanish-speaking legal documents, you will see the term activo digital used instead of criptomoneda to avoid the legal implications of the word 'currency'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the colloquial term criptos is used as a shorthand. It functions similarly to how English speakers might say 'crypto' instead of the full term.
Examples in context
- Las criptomonedas están revolucionando la industria financiera.Cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing the financial industry.
- ¿Has invertido en alguna moneda virtual?Have you invested in any virtual currency?
- Me gustaría aprender más sobre las criptomonedas y cómo funcionan.I would like to learn more about cryptocurrencies and how they work.
- El mercado de las criptos es muy volátil, hay que tener cuidado al invertir.The crypto market is very volatile, one must be careful when investing.
- La criptomoneda es muy volátil.The cryptocurrency is very volatile.
- Él compró una criptomoneda nueva.He bought a new cryptocurrency.
- No entiendo cómo funciona esa criptomoneda.I don't understand how that cryptocurrency works.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their finances at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Invertiste en alguna criptomoneda?Did you invest in any cryptocurrency?
- MateoSí, compré un poco el mes pasado.Yes, I bought a little bit last month.
- SofíaEs una criptomoneda muy arriesgada.It is a very risky cryptocurrency.
- MateoLo sé, pero me gusta el riesgo.I know, but I like the risk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cryptocurrency” translations and entries criptomoneda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries criptomoneda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
