peso
Americannoun
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a coin and monetary unit of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos.
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a coin and monetary unit of Uruguay, equal to 100 centesimos.
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a former monetary unit of Argentina, equal to 100 centavos: replaced by the austral in 1985.
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a former silver coin of Spain and Spanish America, equal to eight reals; dollar; piece of eight; piaster.
noun
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the standard monetary unit, comprising 100 centavos, of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the Philippines; formerly also of Guinea-Bissau, where it was replaced by the CFA franc
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the standard monetary unit of Uruguay, divided into 100 centesimos
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another name for piece of eight
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Etymology
Origin of peso
< Spanish: literally, weight < Latin pēnsum something weighed, noun use of neuter of pēnsus, past participle of pendere to weigh
Example Sentences
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He dialed into our interview from a tour bus departing from Austin, Texas, en route to the next concert venue on the Dinastía Tour by Peso Pluma, Tito Double P and friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Netón Vega, “Mi Vida Mi Muerte” As one of música mexicana’s most in-demand songwriters, Netón Vega has crafted hits for every big crossover artist, from Xavi to Peso Pluma.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
Appeared in the October 10, 2025, print edition as 'Why Won’t President Milei Let Go of the Peso?'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Although today’s corridos stars are backed by labels Rancho Humilde and Peso Pluma’s Double P Records, Vega has found success with the independent imprint Josa Records.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
Peso gave him to me when—never mind when.
From Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus by Rhodes, Eugene Manlove
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