Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centas
noun
/ˈsɛn.təs/
Definition
Centas is a plural noun that refers to currency units in certain countries.
Examples
- The store accepted payments in centas as well as larger denominations.
- When traveling in the Baltic states, you’ll often find prices listed in centas.
- He found a few centas in his pocket after cleaning out his wallet.
Meaning
In the context of currency, centas typically represent smaller denominations that are a fraction of a base currency, like euro cents in some regions.
Synonyms
- cents
- pennies
- small change