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“Centavo” in Bisaya: sentimos

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “centavo” is sentimos, pronounced sen-TI-mos. It's used as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

sentimos

sen-TI-mos

English meaning
centavo / cent (1/100 of a peso)
Part of speech
number

How to pronounce sentimos

Say it as sen-TI-mos. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Siyam-napulo't lima ka sentimos ang sukli.

    “The change is ninety-five centavos.”

Related Bisaya words

piso

one peso (Philippine currency)

PI-so

Kwarta

Money

KWAR-tah

Bayad

Payment / Pay

BAH-yahd

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "centavo" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "centavo" is sentimos, pronounced sen-TI-mos.
How do you pronounce "sentimos"?
Pronounce it as sen-TI-mos. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "sentimos" mean in English?
"sentimos" means "centavo / cent (1/100 of a peso)" in English. It functions as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "sentimos" in a sentence?
Example: "Siyam-napulo't lima ka sentimos ang sukli." — The change is ninety-five centavos.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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