décimo

/ˈdeθimo/ · B2 · adj

tenth

🔟 décimo = from Latin decimus, tenth; same root as decimal and decade

Décimo comes from Latin decimus, from decem meaning ten. You can spot the same root in English decimal, decade and decimate. In Spain, a décimo is also a tenth share of a lottery ticket, which is why it can mean participation in the lottery.

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