peso

noun

pe·​so ˈpā-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce peso (audio)
ˈpe-
plural 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, Philippines, and Uruguay see Money Table

Examples of peso in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All tickets for the Manila show are 1,500 Philippine pesos, or around $27, including all taxes and fees. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024 The government does not sell dollars to private companies at the official rate of one dollar for 120 Cuban pesos — nor at any other rate, for that matter. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 July 2024 The peso has plunged amid concerns that the overhaul could discourage foreign investment. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 Warnings from business groups that the reform could undermine the Mexican investment environment have sent the value of the peso tumbling. Tara John, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peso 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, weight, from Latin pensum — more at poise

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peso was in 1555

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Cite this Entry

“Peso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peso. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

peso

noun
pe·​so ˈpā-sō How to pronounce peso (audio)
plural pesos
1
: an old silver coin of Spain or Spanish America
2
a
: the basic unit of money of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Philippines, and Uruguay
b
: a coin or bill representing one peso

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