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rei

Rei (noun) means a unit of old Portuguese currency, used before the escudo; plural was "réis.". Example: “The old ledger listed the price of the cloth in réis.”

noun

A unit of old Portuguese currency, used before the escudo; plural was "réis."

"The old ledger listed the price of the cloth in réis."

How to use rei

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old, now-obsolete Portuguese coin denomination, mostly seen today in historical texts.

Common mistake

Technically not the "correct" singular in Portuguese (that's "real") — "rei" arose from mistakenly treating "réis" as a regular plural.

Word forms

reis plural

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Etymology

A back-formed singular from the Portuguese plural réis; strictly, the correct singular form is "real."

Origin: Portuguese

Rhymes for rei

sei lei kei Mei Wei Pei Fei Kohei Brunei sensei Taipei Andrei

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rei” mean?

The word “rei” means a unit of old Portuguese currency, used before the escudo; plural was "réis.". In plain terms, an old, now-obsolete Portuguese coin denomination, mostly seen today in historical texts.

How do you use “rei” in a sentence?

Here is “rei” used in a sentence: “The old ledger listed the price of the cloth in réis.”

What part of speech is “rei”?

“Rei” is a noun.

Where does the word “rei” come from?

The word “rei” comes from Portuguese. A back-formed singular from the Portuguese plural réis; strictly, the correct singular form is "real.".

Is “rei” a common word?

“Rei” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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