cruzeiro
Definition
- Noun:
- Currency unit: "cruzeiro" refers to the former monetary unit of Brazil, used before the introduction of the real in 1994. It was subdivided into 100 centavos.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The price of a loaf of bread was five cruzeiros in the 1980s. (The cost was measured in the Brazilian currency unit.)
- She found an old coin worth one cruzeiro in her grandmother's collection. (A specific denomination of the former Brazilian currency.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: The cruzeiro underwent several revaluations and name changes (e.g., cruzeiro novo, cruzeiro real) due to hyperinflation, but "cruzeiro" generally denotes the original or subsequent versions.
- Economists often study the cruzeiro's decline as a case of severe inflation. (The currency's history is examined for economic lessons.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cruzeiro real (n): a later version of the cruzeiro introduced in 1993, also short-lived.
- The cruzeiro real was replaced by the real after only one year. (A specific variant of the currency.)
Synonyms
- Monetary unit: a standard unit of currency in a country's monetary system.
- Brazilian currency: a general term for money used in Brazil historically.
Related Idioms
- Not worth a cruzeiro: (informal) something considered worthless or of very little value.
- That old ticket is not worth a cruzeiro anymore. (It has no value or significance.)
Phrasal Verbs
- : "cruzeiro" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.