Definition of peso
pesos
1 : an old silver coin of Spain and Spanish America equal to eight reales
2 the basic monetary unit of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Phlippines, and Uruguay — see money table
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Recent Examples of peso from the Web
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In addition, the judge ordered the state to pay more than 5 billion Chilean pesos (about US$7.5 million) to the victims' families.
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The bag of gambling chips worth 113 million pesos ($226,000) was found in a toilet.
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The bag of gambling chips worth 113 million pesos ($226,000) was found in a toilet.
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The bag of gambling chips worth 113 million pesos ($226,000) was found in a toilet.
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Kimberly Molitas, a spokeswoman for the capital's police office, said 113 million pesos ($2.27 million) worth of casino chips stolen during the raid had been recovered.
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The bag of gambling chips worth 113 million pesos ($226,000) was found in a toilet.
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One account from the authorities said the attacker took 130 million pesos in chips, worth about $2.6 million, during his spree.
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The state was ordered to pay around 5 billion Chilean pesos ($7.5 million) to the families of the deceased.
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Origin and Etymology of peso
Spanish, literally, weight, from Latin pensum — more at poise
First Known Use: 1555
PESO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of peso for English Language Learners
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: the basic unit of money of several Latin-American countries and the Philippines; also : a coin or bill representing one peso
PESO Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of peso for Students
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1 : a bill or coin used in one of several Spanish-speaking countries of North and South America
2 : a bill or coin used in the Philippines
Learn More about peso
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Spanish Central: Translation of peso Nglish: Translation of peso for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of peso for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about peso
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