B2 verb Neutral

currency

/ˈkʌr.ən.si/

A system of money in general use in a particular country, such as the dollar or euro. It also refers to the state or quality of being commonly accepted, prevalent, or in circulation, particularly regarding ideas or beliefs.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.

I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.

2

The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.

The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.

3

Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?

Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
currency
Adverbio
currently
Adjetivo
current
Relacionado
current
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'current' (like a flowing river). Currency is the 'current' of money flowing through a country's economy.

Quiz rápido

The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has lost some ____ in recent scientific studies.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: currency

Ejemplos

1

I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.

everyday

I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.

2

The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.

formal

The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.

3

Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?

informal

Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?

4

The concept of social capital has gained significant currency among sociologists in recent decades.

academic

The concept of social capital has gained significant currency among sociologists in recent decades.

5

Our international contracts are usually settled in a major currency like the US dollar or the Euro.

business

Our international contracts are usually settled in a major currency like the US dollar or the Euro.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
currency
Adverbio
currently
Adjetivo
current
Relacionado
current

Colocaciones comunes

foreign currency money used in a country other than one's own
currency exchange the service of swapping one type of money for another
gain currency to become more popular or widely accepted
stable currency a system of money that maintains its value over time
digital currency money that exists only in electronic form

Frases Comunes

hard currency

globally traded currency that is expected to serve as a reliable store of value

local currency

the specific system of money used in the current region

common currency

a phrase or idea that is frequently used or widely understood

Se confunde a menudo con

currency vs current

Current is an adjective meaning 'at the present time' or a noun meaning 'flow', while currency refers to the money system itself.

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Notas de uso

Use 'currency' when talking about financial systems of different countries. In academic writing, use it to describe how much an idea or theory is accepted by the public or experts.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'currency' to refer to a single physical coin or bill; however, it usually refers to the system as a whole.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'current' (like a flowing river). Currency is the 'current' of money flowing through a country's economy.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'currens', the present participle of 'currere', meaning 'to run' or 'to flow'.

Patrones gramaticales

Commonly used as an uncountable noun for the general concept of money. Used as a countable noun when comparing different national systems (e.g., 'Asian currencies').
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Contexto cultural

Many nations use their physical currency to display national heroes, historical events, or local flora and fauna as a source of pride.

Quiz rápido

The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has lost some ____ in recent scientific studies.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: currency

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C1

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C2

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C1

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conclusion

C2

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consume

C1

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design

C1

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consumer

B2

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