cruzeiro

American

[kroo-zair-oh, kroo-ze-roo] / kruˈzɛər oʊ, kruˈzɛ rʊ /

noun

PLURAL

cruzeiros

a monetary unit of Brazil equal to 100 centavos.

cruzeiro British

/ kruˈzeiru, kruːˈzɛərəʊ /

noun

a former monetary unit of Brazil, replaced by the cruzeiro real

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Etymology

Origin of cruzeiro

1925–30; < Portuguese, equivalent to cruz cross + -eiro < Latin -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

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In Rio, the second- and third-deadliest police raids took place in 2021 and 2022, in Jacarezinho and Vila Cruzeiro, killing 28 and 25 people respectively.

From Barron's

Fabio made his professional debut in 1997 and has spent his entire career in Brazil, representing Uniao Bandeirante, Atletico Paranaense, Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro and Fluminense.

From BBC

All three have been making waves since they were kids - Estevao himself was only 10 the first time Palmeiras tried to lure him to their academy, but failed to match an offer reportedly 10 times higher from Cruzeiro.

From BBC

Brazilian attacker Marquinhos joined Cruzeiro on loan until the end of the season.

From BBC

Palmeiras were crowned champions for the second season in a row - and 12th in total - thanks to a 1-1 draw at Cruzeiro.

From BBC

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