Cien (en. Hundred)

/sjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Number that is equal to 100.
The price of the car is one hundred thousand euros.
El precio del coche es de cien mil euros.
Quantity of things that can reach the number 100.
I picked up one hundred leaves from the tree.
He recogido cien hojas del árbol.

Etymology

From Latin 'centum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one hundred percent
Totally, completely.
cien por ciento
one hundred eyes
Expression that refers to being very attentive or careful.
cien ojos

Related Words

hundred
Group of one hundred units.
centena
hundreds
Multiples of one hundred.
cientos

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a large amount in an informal context.
It's a party of one hundred people.
Es una fiesta de cien personas.
To express that something is perfect or complete.
That exam was perfect.
Ese examen fue cien.