Using "dollar" to refer to other currencies
I had an argument with a person about the correct use of the word "dollar". When talking about her trip to China, this person said that she purchased something for x dollars. I was confused whether she meant x yuan, or whether she told me the equivalent of what she spent in USD.
Is it correct to call other currencies (yuan, ruble, peso, etc.) "dollars"?
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bee tile I was confused whether she meant x yuan, or whether she told me the equivalent of what she spent in USD. To be sure which she meant you would have to ask her. Most likely, however, she had already converted yuan to dollars before she told you the amount.
- bee tile I was confused whether she meant x yuan, or whether she told me the equivalent of what she spent in USD.
- To be sure which she meant you would have to ask her.
- Most likely, however, she had already converted yuan to dollars before she told you the amount.
- ) "dollars"?
- No.
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bee tileI was confused whether she meant x yuan, or whether she told me the equivalent of what she spent in USD.
To be sure which she meant you would have to ask her. Most likely, however, she had already converted yuan to dollars before she told you the amount.
bee tileIs it correct to call other currencies (yuan, ruble, peso,
0bee tileWhen talking about her trip to China, this person said that she purchased something for x dollars.
I have traveled to countries where the merchants are very happy to accept payment in US dollars. In countries with high inflation, dollars are a good investment.
Also, credit cards are accepted at major stores. When you look at your credit car
0Clarification: she did mean yuan when saying dollars
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