Italian · Numbers & Time
cento
hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 100.
Example
Costa cento euro.
It costs a hundred euros.
Etymology
The word 'cento' has its roots in the Latin 'centum', maintaining its core reference to the number 100 through various transitions in the Italian language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cento' is employed in both spoken and written contexts, appropriate for formal and informal use, without regional variations in its application.