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"Moneda" is a form of "moneda", a noun which is often translated as "coin". "La muestra" is a form of "muestra", a noun which is often translated as "sample". Learn more about the difference between "moneda" and "la muestra" 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.
la muestra(
mwehs
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trah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. sample
Me gustaría probar una muestra de la salsa antes de comprar un pote.I would like to try a sample of the salsa before buying a jar.
2. (medicine)
3. (indication)
a. sign
Esa carta de amor es una muestra muy clara de que él siente algo por ti.That love letter is a very clear sign that he has feelings for you.
b. proof
Todos los clientes deben mostrar una muestra de compra para los cambios.All customers must show proof of purchase for exchanges.
c. token
Quiero que guardes este collar como muestra de nuestra amistad.I want you to keep this necklace as a token of our friendship.
4. (exhibit)
a. exhibition
Hay una muestra de arte moderno en el museo esta semana.There is a modern art exhibition at the museum this week.
b. showing
Habrá una muestra de la casa que está a la venta esta tarde.There will be a showing of the house that is for sale this afternoon.
5. (statistics)
a. sample
La muestra es demasiada pequeña para considerarla representativa.The sample is too small to be considered representative.
