What is the Spanish word for "centimeter"?

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

English

centimeter

Spanish

centímetro

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Examples of how to use "centimeter" in Spanish

English
A ruler shows each centimeter.
Spanish
Una regla muestra cada centímetro.
English
The pencil is five centimeter longer now.
Spanish
El lápiz es cinco centímetros más largo ahora.
English
Measure the board to the nearest centimeter.
Spanish
Mide la tabla hasta el centímetro más cercano.
English
Her scar is only one centimeter wide.
Spanish
Su cicatriz tiene solo un centímetro de ancho.
English
Add two centimeter of fabric to the hem.
Spanish
Agrega dos centímetros de tela a la costura.

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