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    Céntimos (en. Cents)

    /ˈθentimos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Monetary unit that represents one-hundredth part of a larger currency.
    The price of the fruit is five cents.
    El precio de la fruta es de cinco céntimos.
    Way to refer to small amounts of money.
    I don’t have any cents to buy a gum.
    No tengo céntimos para comprar un chicle.
    Division of currency in countries that use the euro or other currencies.
    Lunch cost 7.50 euros, that is, 750 cents.
    El almuerzo costó 7,50 euros, es decir, 750 céntimos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'centum', meaning one hundred.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I don't have any cents.
    Expression indicating lack of money.
    no tengo céntimos
    to count cents
    Action of adding small amounts of money.
    contar céntimos
    to spend cents
    To refer to spending little money.
    gastar céntimos

    Related Words

    currency
    Element of exchange used in economic transactions.
    moneda
    money
    Generally accepted medium of exchange.
    dinero
    price
    Monetary value of a product or service.
    precio

    Slang Meanings

    Cents as an expression of minimal value.
    Sometimes it’s worth not even a cent.
    A veces no vale ni un céntimo.
    Used to refer to something that is not important.
    That’s cents compared to what I spend on my rent.
    Eso son céntimos en comparación con lo que gasto en mi alquiler.