penique
“penique” means “penny” in Spanish (British currency unit).
penny
Also: cent
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Ese dulce solo cuesta un penique.
A1That candy only costs a penny.
No tengo ni un penique en mi cuenta bancaria.
A2I don't have a single penny in my bank account.
Antes de la decimalización, el penique británico era diferente.
B2Before decimalization, the British penny was different.
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Quick Quiz: penique
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Which currency is the word 'penique' most commonly associated with?
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From the English word 'penny', which has roots in Germanic languages.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do people use 'penique' to talk about US cents?
Rarely. While it can be used in translations, people in Spanish-speaking countries almost always use 'centavo' to refer to US cents or their own local small change.
What is the difference between 'céntimo' and 'penique'?
'Céntimo' is the official word for a cent of a Euro (or other currencies like the Sol), while 'penique' is used specifically for the British penny.
How do I make 'penique' plural?
Just add an 's' to the end: 'peniques'.