crypto

BrE /ˈkriptəʊ/ AmE /ˈkrɪpto/

noun en → es

1 CRYPTOCURRENCY [singular] B2

a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.

criptomoneda, moneda digital

  • talk about crypto

Collocations crypto wallet · crypto exchange

  • He invested in several different cryptos.

    Invertió en varias criptomonedas diferentes.

2 CRYPTOGRAPHY [singular] C1

the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties.

criptografía, cifrado

  • study crypto

Collocations crypto algorithm · crypto protocol

  • She works in the field of crypto.

    Ella trabaja en el campo de la criptografía.