peso

/ˈpeɪsoʊ/
noun
  1. The basic monetary unit of several Latin American countries and the Philippines, equal to 100 centavos or 100 centimos.
    • She exchanged her dollars for Mexican pesos at the airport.
    • The street vendor sold the handmade bracelet for fifty pesos.
    • In Argentina, the peso has experienced significant inflation over the years.
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