The Meaning of dólar

Keyword: Dólar

Definition: “Dólar” refers to the basic monetary unit used in several countries, primarily the United States, where it is the official currency. The term can also refer to various currencies in other nations that use the name “dollar,” such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is often symbolized by “$”.

Usage:

• In a sentence: “El dólar se cotiza a 20 pesos en el mercado cambiario.” (The dollar is trading at 20 pesos in the exchange market.)
• In the context of different countries: “El dólar australiano es más fuerte que el dólar canadiense.” (The Australian dollar is stronger than the Canadian dollar.)

Etymology: The word “dólar” originates from the Spanish adaptation of the term “thaler,” a silver coin used in Europe during the 16th century. The “Joachimsthaler” was named after the valley (thal) of Joachimsthal in what is now the Czech Republic, where the coin was first minted. The term “dólar” was adopted in Spanish and eventually became widely used to refer to various forms of currency.

Pronunciation: In Spanish, “dólar” is pronounced as [ˈdo.laɾ]. The “ó” is pronounced like the English “o” in “go,” and the “r” is a tapped sound, similar to the single “r” in “butter” in American English.

Synonyms:

• Moneda (currency)
• Divisa (foreign currency)

Antonyms:

• Peso (in the context of currencies; specifically, it may refer to Mexico’s peso, which is often compared against the dollar)
• Céntimo (cent; in terms of smaller denominations of currency)

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1. El precio de la leche ha subido a dos dólares.
   (The price of milk has risen to two dollars.)

2. Necesito cambiar euros por dólares para mi viaje.
   (I need to exchange euros for dollars for my trip.)

3. Ayer compré un libro que costaba diez dólares.
   (Yesterday I bought a book that cost ten dollars.)

4. La tienda aceptó mi tarjeta de crédito en dólares.
   (The store accepted my credit card in dollars.)

5. Mi amigo ganó un premio de mil dólares en la lotería.
   (My friend won a prize of a thousand dollars in the lottery.)

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