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centavo

 

[ sษ›nหˆtษ‘ห.voสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

A centavo is a fractional currency unit that is equal to one hundredth of the basic monetary unit in various countries, particularly those in Latin America. It is typically represented by the symbol 'ยข'. The term is derived from the Spanish 'centavo', which means 'cent'.

Synonyms

cent, penny, subunit

Examples of usage

  • The price of the candy is five centavos.
  • In Mexico, there are coins valued in centavos.
  • Many markets accept payments rounded to the nearest centavo.
  • He found a centavo on the ground.
  • The total came to twenty-five centavos.

Translations

Translations of the word "centavo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ั†ะตะฝั‚ะฐะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคพเคตเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ centavo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒณใƒˆใ‚ขใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท centavo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ centavo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ผํƒ€๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู†ุชุงููˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ centavo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ centavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ centavo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะตะฝั‚ะฐะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ santavo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ centavo

Etymology

The word 'centavo' originates from the Latin word 'centum', meaning 'hundred', which reflects the value of this currency unit as one-hundredth of a basic unit. The term was adopted into Spanish and Portuguese during the colonial period as European countries began to establish colonies in the Americas and Asia. As different countries developed their own monetary systems, the centavo became integrated into the currencies of numerous Latin American countries, allowing for smaller transactions and making commerce more accessible. Over the centuries, centavos have been produced in various denominations, often featuring unique designs that represent the nationโ€™s culture or history. The use of centavos continues today, making it a significant part of daily economic activity in these regions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,864, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.