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
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The Mexican peso has been among the world’s strongest currencies.
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Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Tacos cost around 53 to 82 Mexican pesos (roughly $3 to $5).
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Tacos cost around 53 to 82 Mexican pesos (roughly $3 to $5).
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for peso
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peso
noun
pe·so
ˈpā-sō 
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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