diez centavos /djˈeθθentˈaβos/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "dime".

See also: Translation page (English → Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Juicio y Reconciliación

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Example Sentences

  • Me dio diez centavos de cambio cuando compré el periódico esta mañana. English: They gave me ten cents in change when I bought the newspaper this morning.
  • Encontré diez centavos en el suelo del autobús durante mi viaje al trabajo. English: I found ten cents on the bus floor during my commute to work.
  • No tenía ni diez centavos cuando llegó por primera vez a Estados Unidos. English: He didn't even have ten cents when he first arrived in the United States.

When and How to Use "diez centavos"

Use "diez centavos" when you want to talk about "dime" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Spanish Juicio y Reconciliación topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "diez centavos" mean in Spanish?

"diez centavos" is the Spanish word for "dime".

What CEFR level is "diez centavos"?

"diez centavos" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "diez centavos"?

"diez centavos" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "diez centavos" in a sentence?

Me dio diez centavos de cambio cuando compré el periódico esta mañana.

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More words in this topic: Spanish Juicio y Reconciliación

Part of Spanish Dinámicas de Interacción · Spanish Dinámica de la Interacción (B2)

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