No. 4,707 in Portuguese
doleiro
"Doleiro" refers to a currency dealer or money changer, often associated with illicit or unregulated exchange activities.
In a sentence
O doleiro foi acusado de participar de um esquema de lavagem de dinheiro.
The money changer was accused of participating in a money laundering scheme.
Here, 'doleiro' refers to a person who engages in currency exchange, often associated with illegal activities in this context.
Eu encontrei um doleiro para trocar reais por dólares antes da minha viagem.
I found a money exchanger to convert reais to dollars before my trip.
In this sentence, 'doleiro' is used in its common meaning, referring to an individual who performs currency exchanges.
O doleiro ajudou a transferir dinheiro para o exterior de maneira rápida.
The money changer helped transfer money abroad quickly.
The term 'doleiro' again refers to a currency broker, highlighting their role in facilitating financial transactions, which can sometimes exist in legal gray areas.
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