conto
a money of account of Portugal and Cape Verde, equal to 1000 escudos.
a former money of account in Portugal and Brazil equal to 1000 milreis.
Origin of conto
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How to use conto in a sentence
But it is to show that they could act generously as well as hate bitterly that this story of Demetrios Contos is told.
Tales of the Fish Patrol | Jack LondonCharley and I had been sceptical, but the fact of the crowd convinced us that there was something in Demetrios Contos's dare.
Tales of the Fish Patrol | Jack LondonSunday came, and with it came Demetrios Contos, to break the law defiantly in open day.
Tales of the Fish Patrol | Jack LondonDemetrios Contos's face went black with rage when he learned Charley's judgment.
Tales of the Fish Patrol | Jack LondonNevertheless, the whole thing seemed unjust to me, and I felt very sorry for Demetrios Contos.
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British Dictionary definitions for conto
/ (ˈkɒntəʊ, Portuguese ˈkõːtu) /
a former Portuguese monetary unit worth 1000 escudos
an unofficial Brazilian monetary unit worth 1000 cruzeiros (now replaced by the real)
Origin of conto
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