Is 'milreis' a current currency?

No, it is a historical currency unit that is no longer in circulation.

What is the plural of 'milreis'?

The plural form is typically 'milreis' (invariant) in English, though 'milréis' is sometimes seen in historical contexts.

Where was the milreis used?

It was used primarily in Portugal, Brazil, and other parts of the Portuguese Empire.

What modern currency replaced the Brazilian milreis?

The Brazilian milreis was replaced by the cruzeiro in 1942.

Is “milreis” formal?

Milreis is usually historical/numismatic in register.

How do you pronounce “milreis”?

Milreis: in British English it is pronounced /mɪlˈreɪʃ/, and in American English it is pronounced /mɪlˈreɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

milreis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/mɪlˈreɪʃ/US/mɪlˈreɪs/

Historical/Numismatic

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What does “milreis” mean?

A former Portuguese and Brazilian monetary unit.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A former Portuguese and Brazilian monetary unit.

A historical currency used in Portugal, Brazil, and some Portuguese colonies, equivalent to 1000 réis. Also refers to a gold coin of this value.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in usage between British and American English, as the term is equally historical and specialized in both varieties.

Connotations

Historical, archaic, financial history.

Frequency

Extremely rare in both varieties, appearing almost exclusively in historical texts or numismatic discussions.

Grammar

How to Use “milreis” in a Sentence

The [noun] was valued at X milreis.They paid [amount] in milreis.

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

Portuguese milreisBrazilian milreisgold milreisworth a milreis

medium

historical milreiscoin of one milreisvalue in milreis

weak

old milreisseveral milreispaid in milreis

Examples

Examples of “milreis” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

The milreis coin was tarnished.
A milreis valuation was complex.

American English

The milreis currency was unstable.
A milreis note is a collector's item.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used only in historical financial analysis or discussions of antique valuations.

Academic

Appears in economic history, colonial studies, or numismatic research.

Everyday

Virtually never used in contemporary conversation.

Technical

Specific to historical numismatics or financial history.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “milreis”

Strong

Portuguese real (historical)réis (plural unit)

Neutral

historical currencyformer monetary unit

Weak

old coinantique money

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “milreis”

modern currencycurrent legal tendereuroreal (modern Brazilian)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “milreis”

Using it as a current currency term.
Misspelling as 'milreais' (influenced by modern Brazilian Portuguese).
Pronouncing the final 's' in the British variant.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: No, it is a historical currency unit that is no longer in circulation.
: The plural form is typically 'milreis' (invariant) in English, though 'milréis' is sometimes seen in historical contexts.
: It was used primarily in Portugal, Brazil, and other parts of the Portuguese Empire.
: The Brazilian milreis was replaced by the cruzeiro in 1942.
: A former Portuguese and Brazilian monetary unit.
: Milreis is usually historical/numismatic in register.
: Milreis: in British English it is pronounced /mɪlˈreɪʃ/, and in American English it is pronounced /mɪlˈreɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

“Not worth a milreis”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'MILL' (1000) + 'REIS' (Portuguese for 'kings' or the currency name) = a thousand réis.

Conceptual Metaphor

A MILREIS IS A RELIC (of a past economic system).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

Before the introduction of the cruzeiro, the main unit of currency in Brazil was the .

Multiple Choice

In which field is the term 'milreis' most likely to be encountered today?