centavos

This is the 3288th most frequent Spanish word.

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centavos

"Centavos" are the fractional monetary units equal to one hundredth of the main currency unit, such as a peso.


In this sentence, 'centavos' is used to refer to cents, a monetary unit, specifically part of a payment.

Tengo cincuenta centavos para el café.

I have fifty cents for the coffee.


Here, 'centavos' is used in a comparative context to denote a monetary increase.

Ese producto cuesta treinta centavos más que antes.

That product costs thirty cents more than before.


'Centavos' refers to a small change or coins that may be found in a casual or unorganized setting.

Encontré debajo del sofá algunos centavos.

I found some cents under the couch.