Plural form of centavo; multiple monetary units each worth one hundredth of a basic currency unit in Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish plural of 'centavo,' from 'ciento' (hundred) via Latin 'centum.' The pluralization follows standard Spanish rules, changing the singular noun to its plural form.
In countries experiencing hyperinflation like Venezuela or Argentina historically, centavos become worthless overnight—entire economies can collapse when the smallest coins become literally worth less than the metal they're made from.
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