What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Cent vs Centavos - What's the difference?

cent | centavos |

As nouns the difference between cent and centavos

is that cent is cent, the smaller unit of the euro while centavos is .

cent

English

(wikipedia cent)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (label) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: .
  • (label) A small sum of money.
  • (label) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
  • (label) A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).
  • (label) A hundredth of a half step.

    • Usage notes

    * Due to the differing plural formats used in European languages, it is common to use the word cent as a plural throughout the Eurozone.

    Synonyms

    * (of a dollar) dollarcent * (of a euro) eurocent * penny

    Related terms

    {{rel3, centennial , centi- , centipede , centurion , century}}

    See also

    * dollar * euro * per cent * two cents

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (en-abbr)
  • century
    • English terms with homophones ----

    centavos

    English

    Noun

    (head)
    • ----