Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centavo
noun
sen-tah-voh
Definition
A centavo is a monetary unit used in various countries, equal to one hundredth of a primary currency unit, such as a peso or real.
Examples
- The price of the book is 500 pesos and 25 centavos.
- He found a few centavos in his pocket.
- In some countries, it is common to pay in centavos for small purchases.
Meaning
Centavo is commonly used in the context of currency in Latin American and some other countries, representing a small denomination of money.
Synonyms
- small coin
- subunit
- fractional currency
