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"Moneda" is a form of "moneda", a noun which is often translated as "coin". "Billete" is a noun which is often translated as "ticket". Learn more about the difference between "moneda" and "billete" below.
la moneda(
moh
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neh
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. coin
Encontré cinco monedas entre los cojines del sofá.I found five coins among the cushions on the couch.
Necesito monedas para la máquina expendedora.I need coins for the vending machine.
el billete(
bee
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yeh
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (for shows)
a. ticket
Tengo dos billetes gratis para el cine, ¿quieres venir?I have two free tickets to a movie. Do you want to come?
3. (money)
a. bill (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El Ratoncito Pérez me dejó un billete de cinco dólares debajo de la almohada.The Tooth Fairy left me a five-dollar bill under my pillow.
b. note (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tengo que sacar billetes de un cajero automático.I need to withdraw some notes from a cash machine.
a. ticket
Me compré unos billetes de lotería y todavía no los he comprobado.I bought some lotto tickets and haven't checked them yet.
