noun, verbpl: N/A (already plural as noun; third person singular as verb)
trocas, câmbios, bolsas de valores
1. plural noun: instances of giving one thing and receiving another in return; mutual giving and receiving
The exchanges between the two countries improved diplomatic relations.
As trocas entre os dois países melhoraram as relações diplomáticas.
2. plural noun: systems or places where goods, services, or securities are traded
Stock exchanges around the world opened lower today.
As bolsas de valores ao redor do mundo abriram em baixa hoje.
3. plural noun: conversations or arguments between people
There were heated exchanges during the debate.
Houve trocas acaloradas durante o debate.
4. verb (third person singular present): gives something and receives something in return
She exchanges dollars for euros at the bank.
Ela troca dólares por euros no banco.
5. verb (third person singular present): substitutes one thing for another
He exchanges his old car for a new one.
Ele troca seu carro antigo por um novo.
In Brazil, 'trocas' is widely used in everyday commerce and barter situations, while 'câmbio' (exchange) is specifically used for currency conversion, and 'bolsas de valores' refers to stock exchanges. The word reflects Brazil's importance as a trading nation with significant financial markets, particularly B3 (the main stock exchange in São Paulo).
NYC Slang
trades, swaps, the market
Related Idioms & Phrases
exchange of fire (troca de disparos)
in exchange for (em troca de)
exchange words (trocar palavras)
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