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    Céntimo (en. Penny)

    /ˈθentimo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Division of a monetary unit, equivalent to one hundredth of it.
    The price of the ticket is five cents.
    El precio de la entrada es cinco céntimos.
    Term used to refer to a very small or insignificant amount.
    Don't worry about that cent, it's not worth it.
    No te preocupes por ese céntimo, no vale la pena.
    Coins that are part of the official currency in several countries.
    I have many cents in my piggy bank.
    Tengo muchos céntimos en mi hucha.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'centīmus', which means 'one-hundredth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not worth a cent
    has no value
    no vale un céntimo
    cost a cent
    costs very little
    costar un céntimo
    counted down to the cent
    even the smallest amount is taken into consideration
    se cuenta hasta el céntimo

    Related Words

    cents
    plural of cent, coins of lower value.
    céntimos
    euro
    official currency of several European countries, of which the cent is a part.
    euro
    currency
    money in the form of metal pieces.
    moneda

    Slang Meanings

    Small amount of money.
    I don't have a single cent for coffee.
    No tengo ni un céntimo para el café.
    Something that is unimportant.
    That matter doesn't concern me a cent.
    Ese asunto no me importa un céntimo.