What is the Spanish word for "cent"?

Learn how to say "cent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cent

Spanish

centavo

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Examples of how to use "cent" in Spanish

English
This candy costs only one cent.
Spanish
Este dulce cuesta solo un centavo.
English
I found one cent on the sidewalk.
Spanish
Encontré un centavo en la acera.
English
She saved every cent for her trip.
Spanish
Ella ahorró cada centavo para su viaje.
English
This candy costs only fifty cent.
Spanish
Este dulce cuesta solo cincuenta centavos.
English
Can you give me a cent please?
Spanish
¿Puedes darme un centavo, por favor?

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