Cruzeiro
Definition
A large roadside or monumental cross, often religious in nature.
A sea voyage or cruise undertaken for pleasure.
The former basic monetary unit of Brazil (used in various forms from 1942 to the 1990s).
The Southern Cross constellation (known as Cruzeiro do Sul)
Examples
Reservei um cruzeiro de luxo, mas com o preço final, parece mais um cruzeiro low-cost de bicicleta.
I booked a luxury cruise, but with the final price, it feels more like a low-cost bike cruise.
No cruzamento perigoso, o cruzeiro serve de lembrete: reze antes de acelerar.
At the dangerous intersection, the cruzeiro serves as a reminder: pray before speeding up.
Meu avô jura que suas notas velhas de cruzeiro vão virar relíquia valiosa um dia.
My grandfather swears his old cruzeiro bills will become valuable relics someday.
Sob o Cruzeiro no céu austral, os brasileiros sonham com estabilidade econômica.
Under the Cruzeiro in the southern sky, Brazilians dream of economic stability.
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