Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cruzado

noun
kroo-zah-do
Definition
A term that refers to a historical currency as well as the concept of crossing or crisscrossing.
Examples
  • The cruzado was once used in Brazil as the official currency.
  • The architecture featured cruzado patterns that added a unique touch to the design.
Meaning
In the context of currency, ‘cruzado’ refers to a unit of currency that was used in Brazil. In a more general sense, it relates to the action of crossing over something.
Synonyms
  • cross
  • intersect
  • transverse