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piece of eight

/ˈpiːs əv eɪt/

Traducción: Moneda histórica española de plata con valor de ocho reales, muy usada en América y Europa desde el siglo XVI hasta el XIX. Se asocia a menudo con leyendas piratas y tesoros.

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  • esMoneda histórica española de plata con valor de ocho reales, muy usada en América y Europa desde el siglo XVI hasta el XIX. Se asocia a menudo con leyendas piratas y tesoros.

A historical Spanish silver coin, worth eight reales, widely used in the Americas and Europe from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Often associated with pirate lore and treasure.

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    A silver coin of the Spanish dollar, worth eight reales, widely used in the Americas and Europe from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

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    • Pirates often buried chests filled with pieces of eight.
    • The piece of eight was a standard currency in colonial trade.
    • He found an old piece of eight while diving near the shipwreck.