noun
sucre
SOOK-ray
Sucre (noun) means the former national currency of Ecuador, replaced by the US dollar in 2000. Example: “Before dollarization, prices in Ecuador were listed in sucres.”
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The former national currency of Ecuador, replaced by the US dollar in 2000.
"Before dollarization, prices in Ecuador were listed in sucres."
How to use sucre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEcuador's old currency, used before the country switched to the US dollar.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sucres
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Before dollarization, prices in Ecuador were listed in _____.
Etymology
Named after Antonio José de Sucre, a leading general of South American independence.
Frequently asked questions
What does “sucre” mean?
The word “sucre” means the former national currency of Ecuador, replaced by the US dollar in 2000. In plain terms, ecuador's old currency, used before the country switched to the US dollar.
How do you pronounce “sucre”?
“Sucre” is pronounced SOOK-ray (/ˈsuːkɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sucre” in a sentence?
Here is “sucre” used in a sentence: “Before dollarization, prices in Ecuador were listed in sucres.”
What part of speech is “sucre”?
“Sucre” is a noun.
