centavo

Noun masculine A2 #55636 most common

Translations

Used in various Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a small unit of currency.

He had only a penny in his pocket, but he felt rich at heart.

The stingy man didn't want to spend a single cent on the birthday party.

El viaje a Europa resultó ser costoso, pero valió la pena cada centavo gastado.

The trip to Europe turned out to be costly, but it was worth every penny spent.

My grandfather was always a miser who saved every penny he earned.

My friend is a spendthrift who never saves a cent.

That rubbish they called a movie wasn't worth a cent; it was a waste of time.

La mujer tacaña no compartía ni un centavo con sus amigos, lo cual generó muchas quejas.

The stingy woman did not share a single cent with her friends, which generated many complaints.