currency

[ˈkɜːrənsi]

nounfemininepl: currencies / moedas

moeda

1. A system of money in general use by a country or economic zone

The euro is the currency of most European countries.

O euro é a moeda da maioria dos países europeus.

2. Money in circulation or in use as a medium of exchange

I need to exchange my currency before traveling abroad.

Preciso trocar minha moeda antes de viajar para o exterior.

3. General acceptance or prevalence of something

That idea has gained currency in recent years.

Essa ideia ganhou circulação nos últimos anos.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

moeda

Standard term for currency in Brazil

São Paulo

moeda

Commonly used with currency exchange context: câmbio de moeda

Portugal

moeda

Standard Portuguese term; may also use 'divisa' in formal financial contexts

give currency to something - dar circulação a algo

legal currency - moeda de curso legal

foreign currency - moeda estrangeira

local currency - moeda local

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