Cordoba Common

the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos

"When I bought my breakfast tacos in Managua, I had to count out exactly five cordobas for the bill."

Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)

"The history book highlighted Hernando de Córdoba, the Spanish explorer credited with discovering the Yucatán peninsula during his voyages in the early 1500s."

a city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture

"As we walked through the narrow, whitewashed streets of Cordoba, it was clear why this ancient city remains such a vibrant center of Moorish culture today."

a city in central Argentina; site of a university founded in 1613

"During our study abroad semester, we spent most of our time exploring the historic campus and cobblestone streets of Córdoba."

Alternative form of córdoba, currency of Nicaragua

"When I tried to buy a snack in Managua, the vendor politely told me that he only accepted cordobas for payment."