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"Dime" is a form of "dime", a phrase which is often translated as "tell me". "Céntimo" is a noun which is often translated as "cent". Learn more about the difference between "céntimo" and "dime" below.
el céntimo(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cent
Tengo dos céntimos y un billete de diez dólares.I've got two cents and a ten dollar bill.
b. pence
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Solo tengo unos céntimos. No llego a una libra.I only have a few pence; not quite a pound.
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dime(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tell me
Dime, ¿ya fuiste a renovar tu pasaporte?Tell me, have you already been to renew your passport?
b. shoot (informal)
¿Te puedo hacer una pregunta? - Dime.Can I ask you a question? - Shoot.
2. (to answer the phone)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. hello
¿Dime? Sí, Juanito, te puedo ayudar.Hello? Yes, Johnny, I can help you.
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