centesimo (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /tʃɛnˈtɛzɪməʊ/
Definition
centesimo means a unit of currency constituting one hundredth of a lira. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses centesimo to mean a unit of currency constituting one hundredth of a lira.
The teacher asked students to find centesimo in the reading.
Check the words around centesimo to choose the right meaning.
How to Use centesimo
- a/the centesimo (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a centesimo."
- centesimo in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked centesimo in context before translating it."
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