Definition

Noun: 1. A fractional monetary unit: A centimo is a subunit of currency, representing one hundredth (1/100) of the basic monetary unit in several countries. It is analogous to a cent.

Usage

The word "centimo" is used specifically to refer to the subdivision of the primary currency in the nations listed. It functions grammatically as a countable noun (e.g., one centimo, fifty centimos).

Examples

• In Spain, before the adoption of the euro, 100 equaled one peseta.
• The coin was worth only a few .
• Do you have any for the parking meter?

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical contexts for countries like Spain, which now use the euro.
• In countries where it is still in use, prices are commonly expressed using both the main unit and centimos (e.g., 2.50 means two units and fifty centimos).

Variants and Related Words

• Céntimo: An alternative spelling, often used with an accent.
• Cent: The general English term for a 1/100 fractional unit (e.g., of a dollar or euro). "Centimo" is the specific term used for certain currencies.

Synonyms

• Fractional unit
• Subunit
• (In a general sense) Cent

Different Meanings / Contexts

The word "centimo" has a single, specific monetary meaning. It does not have other common definitions or idiomatic uses. Its meaning is entirely tied to being a fraction of a currency.

Noun

1. a fractional monetary unit of Venezuela and Costa Rica and Equatorial Guinea and Paraguay and Spain