Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

centimo

noun

/sɛnˈtiːmoʊ/

Definition

A centimo is a monetary unit that is equal to one hundredth of a currency unit, typically used in countries that have a decimal system for their currency.

Examples

The price of the book is 15 centimos.
To purchase the snack, she paid a few centimos.
He saved up 100 centimos to buy a special treat.

Meaning

Centimo refers to a fractional part of a currency, similar to how a cent relates to a dollar. It is commonly encountered in Latin American countries and in some European contexts.