Definition

Noun: 1. A monetary unit of Macao: "avo" is the name of a subunit of the pataca, the official currency of Macao. One hundred avos equal one pataca.

Usage

• The word "avo" is used specifically in the context of Macao's currency system. It functions similarly to "cent" for the dollar or "penny" for the pound.
• It is typically used in its plural form, "avos," when referring to amounts.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The coin is worth five avos.
  • Do you have any avos? I need some change for the bus.
  • One pataca is subdivided into one hundred avos.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in financial and commercial contexts within Macao.
• While "avo" is the singular form, in practice, amounts are almost always referred to in the plural ("avos") because the unit's value is very small.

Variants and Related Words

• Pataca (n): The primary unit of Macao's currency, of which the avo is a subdivision.
• Centavo (n): A similar term used for currency subunits in various Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries (e.g., the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil). "Avo" is a direct cognate and derivative of "centavo."

Synonyms

• Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
• Cent: A direct functional synonym in other currency systems, though not the official name.

Notes on Meaning

• "Avo" has a single, specific meaning related to Macao's currency. It is not used in general English vocabulary outside this context.
• It should not be confused with the informal shortening of "avocado," which is unrelated.

Noun

1. 100 avos equal 1 pataca in Macao