Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centavo
noun
sen-TAH-voh
Definition
A centavo is a monetary unit used in several countries, equal to one-hundredth of a unit of currency like the real or peso.
Examples
- The price of the book is twenty centavos.
- He found a centavo on the ground and picked it up.
- A centavo is often needed when making small purchases.
Meaning
It denotes a small denomination of currency and is often used in financial transactions.
Synonyms
- cent
- penny
- small coin