cruzeiro

[kroo-zair-oh, kroo-ze-roo]

noun

plural

cruzeiros 

1. a monetary unit of Brazil equal to 100 centavos.

cruzeiro

/ kruˈzeiru, kruːˈzɛərəʊ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruzeiro¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruzeiro¹

Portuguese: from cruz _cross

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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

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

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Security forces targeted not only the Mare complex of favelas by Rio’s international airport, but also the adjacent Vila Cruzeiro neighborhood and the City of God neighborhood on the city’s opposite side.

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