noun
peso
PAY-soh
Peso (noun) means the unit of currency used in several Latin American countries and the Philippines. Example: “She exchanged her dollars for Mexican pesos at the airport.”
noun
1
The unit of currency used in several Latin American countries and the Philippines.
"She exchanged her dollars for Mexican pesos at the airport."
2
Historically, the Spanish dollar, a coin once used throughout Spain's colonies.
"Pirates in old stories are always after chests of pesos."
How to use peso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of the currency used in countries like Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, and the Philippines.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pesos
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish peso, meaning "weight," reflecting how coins were once valued by how much they weighed.
Synonyms
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adarme
Spanish dollar
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Frequently asked questions
What does “peso” mean?
The word “peso” means the unit of currency used in several Latin American countries and the Philippines. In plain terms, the name of the currency used in countries like Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, and the Philippines.
How do you pronounce “peso”?
“Peso” is pronounced PAY-soh (/ˈpeɪsəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “peso” in a sentence?
Here is “peso” used in a sentence: “She exchanged her dollars for Mexican pesos at the airport.”
What is another word for “peso”?
Words with a similar meaning to “peso” include adarme and Spanish dollar.
What part of speech is “peso”?
“Peso” is a noun.
Where does the word “peso” come from?
The word “peso” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish peso, meaning "weight," reflecting how coins were once valued by how much they weighed.
How many meanings does “peso” have?
“Peso” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the unit of currency used in several Latin American countries and the Philippines.
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