Cruzeiros

/kruːˈzeɪroʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cruzeiro; multiple Brazilian monetary units, or multiple historical Portuguese navigators.

Etymology

Portuguese plural of 'cruzeiro,' adding '-s' to form the plural. The word followed Brazil's currency through multiple incarnations.

Kelly Says

When Brazil switched from 'cruzeiros' to 'real' in 1994, it was actually a return to an older colonial name—language choices in currency often echo historical power and nostalgia.

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