No. 2,054 in Portuguese
câmbio
"Exchange" or "gearshift," depending on context.
In a sentence
Preciso trocar o câmbio do meu carro.
I need to replace the transmission of my car.
Here, 'câmbio' refers to the mechanical transmission system in a vehicle.
Qual é a taxa de câmbio do dólar hoje?
What is the exchange rate for the dollar today?
In this context, 'câmbio' is used to mean the currency exchange rate.
Ao fazer câmbio na cidade, consegui uma boa cotação.
When exchanging money in the city, I got a good rate.
Here, 'câmbio' refers to the act of exchanging money, typically currency conversion.
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