No. 680 in Portuguese
cruzeiro
The Portuguese word "cruzeiro" can mean: 1) a type of currency previously used in Brazil, 2) a cross-shaped monument, or 3) a cruise (maritime vacation).
In a sentence
Eu fui em um cruzeiro pelo Caribe durante as férias.
I went on a cruise through the Caribbean during the vacation.
In this sentence, 'cruzeiro' refers to a nautical journey or holiday on a cruise ship.
O cruzeiro do sul é uma constelação visível no hemisfério sul.
The Southern Cross is a constellation visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
Here, 'cruzeiro' is part of the term 'cruzeiro do sul', referring to the Southern Cross constellation.
Na história do Brasil, o cruzeiro foi uma moeda utilizada por muitos anos.
In the history of Brazil, the cruzeiro was a currency used for many years.
In this context, 'cruzeiro' represents the Brazilian currency used during a certain period in history.
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