portuguese escudo
n · noun
Simple meaning
Once the basic monetary unit of Portugal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
pawrchuhgeezuhskoodohSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɔɹtʃəɡizɛsˈkudoʊ
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
n
The currency of Portugal replacing the real on 22 May 1911 and was in use until the introduction of the euro on 1 January 2002.
noun
Formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The currency of Portugal replacing the real on 22 May 1911 and was in use until the introduction of the euro on 1 January 2002.
Used this way, portuguese escudo is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
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