exact change
[ɪɡˈzækt tʃeɪndʒ]
noun phrase
troco exato
1. the precise amount of money needed to pay for something, without requiring any change back
Please have exact change ready for the toll booth.
Por favor, tenha o troco exato pronto para a cabine de pedágio.
2. coins or bills that total precisely the cost of an item or service
The bus driver only accepts exact change.
O motorista do ônibus aceita apenas troco exato.
In Brazil, requesting 'troco exato' is common on public transportation and in informal transactions. Many buses and smaller establishments prefer or require exact change to avoid handling large denominations or running out of change. This is a practical consideration in daily Brazilian commerce.
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