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penny in Portuguese

penny in Portuguese is péni, pêni — penny means a small coin worth one cent, or one-hundredth of a pound or dollar.

penny in Portuguese

péni
noun
(historical) In the United Kingdom and Ireland and many other countries, a unit of currency worth 1⁄240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: d.
pêni
noun
(historical) In the United Kingdom and Ireland and many other countries, a unit of currency worth 1⁄240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation, or a copper coin worth this amount. Abbreviation: d.

What does "penny" mean?

  1. noun A small coin worth one cent, or one-hundredth of a pound or dollar.
    "I only had a penny left in my purse after buying the sweets."
  2. noun Money in general, especially a small amount.
    "She never wasted a penny and saved carefully for the trip."
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penny in a sentence

  • I only had a penny left in my purse after buying the sweets.
  • She found a penny on the sidewalk and picked it up for luck.
  • She never wasted a penny and saved carefully for the trip.
  • That repair job cost him every penny he had saved.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "penny" in Portuguese?
"penny" in Portuguese is péni, pêni. penny means: A small coin worth one cent, or one-hundredth of a pound or dollar.
How do you use "penny" in a sentence?
Example: "I only had a penny left in my purse after buying the sweets." In Portuguese, "penny" is péni, pêni.
Are there other ways to say "penny" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "penny": péni, pêni.
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