cruzado

noun

cru·​za·​do krü-ˈzä-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce cruzado (audio)
-(ˌ)dü
plural cruzados
: the basic monetary unit of Brazil from 1986 to 1990

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cruzado was in 1986

Dictionary Entries Near cruzado

Cite this Entry

“Cruzado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruzado. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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