Significado
To convert one currency into another.
Contexto cultural
The 'falta de troco' (lack of change) is a real phenomenon. Shopkeepers might offer you a small candy (bala) instead of 5 or 10 cents of change. Since the Euro adoption, coins (moedas) are very common. You will 'trocar' notes for coins frequently for automated machines. In Luanda, the informal market (kinguilas) is where many people 'trocar dinheiro' (Kwanza for Dollars), though it's regulated. Exchanging Meticais for South African Rand is common in the south due to trade and travel.
Ask for 'Trocado'
If you need small bills specifically, ask: 'Você tem dinheiro trocado?' instead of just 'trocar'.
Airport Rates
Avoid 'trocar dinheiro' at airport kiosks if possible; they have the worst rates in Brazil and Portugal.
Significado
To convert one currency into another.
Ask for 'Trocado'
If you need small bills specifically, ask: 'Você tem dinheiro trocado?' instead of just 'trocar'.
Airport Rates
Avoid 'trocar dinheiro' at airport kiosks if possible; they have the worst rates in Brazil and Portugal.
The 'Bala' Change
In Brazil, if a shopkeeper offers a candy instead of 5 cents, it's culturally normal to accept it with a smile.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
Eu quero trocar dólares ___ reais.
In Portuguese, we use 'por' to indicate an exchange (this for that).
Which sentence is correct for breaking a 100-real bill?
Como se diz 'Can you break this 100 bill?'
'Trocar' is the correct verb for breaking a bill.
Complete the dialogue at the exchange bureau.
Atendente: Pois não? Turista: Olá, eu preciso _________ dinheiro.
The tourist needs to 'exchange' (trocar) money.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You have only a 50 Euro note and need to buy a 2 Euro coffee.
You need to break the bill to pay for the small item.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEu quero trocar dólares ___ reais.
In Portuguese, we use 'por' to indicate an exchange (this for that).
Como se diz 'Can you break this 100 bill?'
'Trocar' is the correct verb for breaking a bill.
Atendente: Pois não? Turista: Olá, eu preciso _________ dinheiro.
The tourist needs to 'exchange' (trocar) money.
Situation: You have only a 50 Euro note and need to buy a 2 Euro coffee.
You need to break the bill to pay for the small item.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes! You can say 'trocar por moedas' or 'trocar essas moedas por uma nota'.
It is neutral. It's fine for a bank, but also fine for a street vendor.
'Trocar' is the verb (to exchange). 'Câmbio' is the noun (exchange/rate). You 'faz câmbio' or 'troca dinheiro'.
Say: 'Você pode trocar essa nota de cem para mim?'
Less often, but for street markets and small tips, cash is still king, so the phrase remains vital.
Frases relacionadas
Dar o troco
similarTo give change (literally) or to get revenge (figuratively).
Fazer câmbio
specialized formTo perform a currency exchange.
Dinheiro trocado
builds onSmall change / small bills.
Trocar seis por meia dúzia
idiomTo exchange something for something of equal value (useless exchange).
