Peseta
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈseɪtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peseta is a noun meaning The former currency of the Spanish Empire and Andorra, divided into 100 céntimos.
Meaning
The former currency of the Spanish Empire and Andorra, divided into 100 céntimos.
More Meanings
- The Equatorial Guinean peseta, a former currency of Equatorial Guinea
- The Sahrawi peseta, de jure currency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
- The Catalan peseta, a former currency of Catalonia.
Example Sentences
The task was more to Appleby's liking than the one he had anticipated, and it was necessary, since the smaller merchants in Cuba and also in parts of Peninsular Spain have no great confidence in bankers, and prefer a packet of golden onzas or a bag of pesetas to the best accredited cheque.
Word Forms
- pesetas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peso, cuartillo, piastre, dinheiro, piaster, pistareen.
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