By Lingobi, Published on 04/17/2025
As I started reading crypto news and watching videos in Spanish, I realized that while many terms are borrowed from English, there are also native Spanish equivalents you’ll hear. If you’re interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or NFTs, these words will help you understand conversations, articles, and even Spanish-speaking YouTubers in the space.
Here’s a quick list of useful Spanish terms related to crypto and digital finance.
Cryptocurrency – la criptomoneda
Bitcoin – el bitcoin
Blockchain – la cadena de bloques
Wallet – la billetera digital / cartera digital
Token – el token
Exchange – la casa de cambio / el exchange
Smart contract – el contrato inteligente
Mining – la minería
Decentralized – descentralizado(a)
Investment – la inversión
¿Tienes una billetera digital para guardar tus criptomonedas?
Do you have a digital wallet to store your cryptocurrencies?
Estoy aprendiendo cómo funciona la cadena de bloques.
I'm learning how the blockchain works.
Compré bitcoin en una casa de cambio.
I bought bitcoin on an exchange.
As crypto becomes more common, you'll see these terms appear in news articles, podcasts, and videos. Learning them in Spanish opens up a whole new world of content and conversation.
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