cash exchange
[/kæʃ ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: cash exchanges
troca de dinheiro / câmbio de dinheiro
1. The act of converting one currency into another currency
I need to do a cash exchange before traveling to Brazil.
Preciso fazer uma troca de dinheiro antes de viajar para o Brasil.
2. A business or service that facilitates the conversion of currencies
The cash exchange at the airport offers competitive rates.
A casa de câmbio no aeroporto oferece taxas competitivas.
3. The physical transaction of trading money of one denomination or currency for another
The cash exchange took only a few minutes at the bank.
A troca de dinheiro levou apenas alguns minutos no banco.
In Brazil, cash exchanges are common at airports, banks, and dedicated 'casas de câmbio'. Exchange rates fluctuate daily and are significantly influenced by the Brazilian Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil). Americans often use this service when traveling internationally, while in Brazil it's essential for foreigners conducting business or tourism.
NYC Slang
changing money / breaking bills (for smaller denominations)
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