dobra

[ doh-bruh ]

noun

1. any of various former Portuguese coins, especially a gold coin of John V equal to two johannes.

dobra

/ ˈdəʊbrə /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of São Tomé e Principe, divided into 100 cêntimos

Word History and Origins

Origin of dobra¹

< Portuguese < Latin dupla; dobla

Example Sentences

In truth, he told me himself that Englishmen were "dobra" (good), and that Norwegians and Swedes were "knet dobra."

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Then follows the Dobra noć, a quaint and strictly racial ceremony.

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They call us all "Sistra" and often "Dobra Sistra," which means good sister.

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That done, the whole company join in the melodious Dobra noć—wishing the dead one last "Good-night."

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