Peso
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peso is a noun meaning The circulating currency of various Spanish-speaking American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Uruguay) and the Philippines.
Meaning
The circulating currency of various Spanish-speaking American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Uruguay) and the Philippines.
More Meanings
- (historical) A former unit of currency in Spain and Spain's colonies, worth 8 reales; the Spanish dollar.
Example Sentences
The value of the peso has plummeted 858% against the US dollar over the past five years as the central bank printed more of the currency to help the country’s spendthrift government avoid defaulting on its debts. […] To dollarize its economy, Argentina would need to exchange all pesos held by its people and businesses for US dollars, and assign a dollar value to all of its assets and contracts.
Word Forms
- pesos
Synonyms for peso
Depending on context, synonyms include adarme.
Related Words
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