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monetario

monetary

adjective moh-neh-TAH-ryoh Less Common

Usage Note

Monetario is a formal register adjective used in economics and finance, as in política monetaria (monetary policy) or sistema monetario (monetary system). It is not generally used in everyday speech to mean 'money-related'; prefer de dinero in casual contexts.

Examples

"La política monetaria afecta la inflación."

Natural Translation

Monetary policy affects inflation.

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