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il cento

one hundred · hundred

È un numero che rappresenta dieci gruppi di dieci unità.

Definition & meaning

Cento means one hundred (100). It can also express a large, unspecified number, as in “a hundred times.”

Grammar & Word origin

Cento is an invariable cardinal number: it does not change for gender or number. It comes from Latin centum, meaning “a hundred.”

Synonyms & antonyms

There are no exact synonyms or antonyms for the number 100. Figuratively, mille (“a thousand”) can also suggest a large number, but it is more emphatic.

Common phrases & collocations

  • cento per cento — one hundred percent; completely.
  • cento volte — a hundred times; often used figuratively for “many times.”
  • fare centro — to hit the target. Here, centro means “center” and is a different word from cento.

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Examples

Ci sono cento matite sul tavolo.adjective

There are one hundred pencils on the table.

Questo libro costa cento euro.adjective

This book costs a hundred euros.

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