money changer

• Persona o entidad que cambia la moneda de un país por la de otro, generalmente cobrando una tarifa o comisión por el servicio.

A person or business that exchanges the currency of one country for that of another, typically charging a fee or commission for the service.

1. Currency exchange serviceB1formal

   A person or business that exchanges one currency for another, often for a fee.

   casa de cambio

   • The money changer at the airport offered a poor exchange rate.
   • He went to a money changer to convert his dollars into euros.
   • Money changers are common in tourist areas.

2. Historical figureB2formal

   In historical contexts, a person who exchanged coins, often associated with temples or markets.

   Cambista de monedas (figura histórica)

   • In the Bible, Jesus drove the money changers out of the temple.
   • Ancient money changers would weigh and test coins for purity.
   • The market square was filled with money changers and merchants.