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/poɾθenˈtaxe/ ES
/poɾsenˈtaxe/ MX
Translation
percentage
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Word origin
From por ciento ('per hundred'), ultimately from Latin centum ('hundred'). The English 'percentage' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- centum
- English cognates
- percent, century
Grammar
Examples
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A high percentage of the population lives in the city.
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What percentage of your salary do you save each month?
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The percentage of passes rose this year.
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The bank charges a small percentage for the service.
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Only a low percentage of the customers complained.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 45, lesson 11: porcentaje, anochecer, sensibilidad and 7 more words.