pesos
word · lemma: peso
/ˈpeɪsoʊz/
/pˈiːsəʊz/
Definition
'Pesos' is the plural form of 'peso', a unit of currency used in several countries, especially in Latin America like Mexico, Argentina, and the Philippines.
Usage & Nuances
'Pesos' refers to money and is always plural when speaking of more than one unit. It's important to specify the country (Mexican pesos, Philippine pesos) to avoid confusion, as currencies named 'peso' exist in different countries.
Spanish: pesosPortuguese (BR): pesosPortuguese (PT): pesosChinese (Simplified): 比索Chinese (Traditional): 比索Hindi: पेसोArabic: بيزوBengali: পেসোRussian: песоJapanese: ペソVietnamese: pesoKorean: 페소Turkish: pesoUrdu: پیسوIndonesian: peso
Example Sentences
How many pesos does this shirt cost?
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He paid with pesos at the store.
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I have fifty pesos in my wallet.
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These souvenirs cost a few hundred pesos each.
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Do you want to exchange your dollars for pesos before we leave?
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It’s surprising how much you can buy for just a few pesos there.
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