Definition

A small unit of currency that is equal to one hundredth of a larger unit, often used in some countries as a form of money.

Example

I found a few centimos in my pocket after the trip.

Conversation

Do you remember when we used to collect centimos as kids?

Yeah, I think I still have a few coins somewhere in my drawer!

It's funny how they used to be so valuable to us back then.

Right? Now they're just a reminder of our childhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Centimo** → The word 'centimo' originates from Spanish, derived from 'cent' (meaning one hundred) and the suffix '-imo' which is used to denote a smaller unit. Thus, 'centimo' refers to a small unit of currency, specifically one-hundredth of a currency unit, like a euro or peso.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cent' meaning one hundred, and remember that a 'centimo' is a small part of a whole currency, specifically one-hundredth of it.

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