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"One hundred" in Italian: cento
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One hundred in Italian is cento (CHEN-toh). Centouno continues; duecento is two hundred. Soft ch before e.
Paying cash
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How to pronounce cento
Say it
CHEN-toh
/ˈtʃɛn.to/
Cento stresses CHEN: CHEN-toh. Soft c before e = ch.
"One hundred" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cento | one hundred Base number. | Base number. |
| centouno | one hundred one Compound. | Compound. |
| duecento | two hundred Next hundred. | Next hundred. |
| cento euro | one hundred euros Prices. | Prices. |
How to use cento in real life
- 1Paying cash
Ti do cento euro esatti.
I'll give you exactly one hundred euros.
Cento euro.
- 2Exam score
Ho preso cento su cento.
I got one hundred out of one hundred.
Cento su cento.
- 3Distance chat
Mancano cento metri all'uscita.
There are one hundred meters left to the exit.
Cento metri.
Mistakes English speakers make with cento
Incorrect: Ho one hundred euro.
Correct: Ho cento euro.
Use cento.
Incorrect: Cento uno persone.
Correct: Centouno persone.
Fuse: centouno.
Good to know
Cento su cento is proud school talk. Market vendors round to cento when bargaining feels close enough.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a shared expense
ChatPal
Il noleggio costa cento euro in tutto.
The rental costs one hundred euros altogether.
You
Cento? Allora cinquanta a testa.
One hundred? Then fifty each.
ChatPal
Sì. Hai un banconota da cento?
Yes. Do you have a hundred note?
You
No, pago con la carta.
No, I'll pay by card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One hundred" in Italian
How do I say 101?
Centouno.
Two hundred?
Duecento.
100%?
Cento per cento / cento su cento.
Stress?
On CHEN: CHEN-toh.
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