dólar australiano
Lemma: dólar australiano
Translation: Australian dollar (noun)
Etymology: Combines 'dólar' (from English 'dollar', which ultimately derives from German 'Thaler', a silver coin) with 'australiano' (from Latin 'australis' meaning 'southern'). The Australian dollar was introduced in 1966 to replace the Australian pound and is the official currency of Australia and several Pacific island nations.
Example Usage
El dólar australiano se ha fortalecido frente al euro.
The Australian dollar has strengthened against the euro.
Necesito cambiar mis euros a dólares australianos antes de viajar a Sydney.
I need to exchange my euros for Australian dollars before traveling to Sydney.
El precio del oro ha afectado al valor del dólar australiano.
The price of gold has affected the value of the Australian dollar.
Mnemonics
- Think of a kangaroo (symbol of Australia) jumping with dollar coins in its pouch.
- The 'AU' in 'australiano' matches the currency code 'AUD'.
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Synonyms
Cultural Context
The Australian dollar is an important currency in international trade, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. In Spanish-speaking countries, it's often referenced in financial news and when discussing international economics or travel to Australia.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Both are dollars but from different countries. The Australian dollar (AUD) is the currency of Australia, while the US dollar (USD) is the currency of the United States.
Confused word:
Estados Unidos utiliza el dólar estadounidense como moneda oficial.
The United States uses the US dollar as its official currency.
Notes: The Australian dollar is often symbolized with A$ to distinguish it from other dollar currencies.
Mnemonic: Australiano = Australia, estadounidense = Estados Unidos (United States)
Explanation: Both are dollars from Oceania but from different countries. The Australian dollar is from Australia, while the New Zealand dollar is from New Zealand.
Confused word:
El dólar neozelandés tiene imágenes relacionadas con la cultura maorí.
The New Zealand dollar has images related to Maori culture.
Notes: Both currencies are important in the Pacific region but have different values and designs.
Mnemonic: Australia = canguros (kangaroos), Nueva Zelanda = kiwis