# peso

/ˈpeɪsoʊ/ (US) · /pˈiːsəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/peso
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a unit of money used in several countries, including Mexico and the Philippines. It is the plural form of 'peso'.

For teachers: a unit of currency used in several countries, most notably Mexico and the Philippines. The plural form is also 'peso'.

## Examples

- The price of the meal is fifty pesos.
- When traveling to Mexico, you will need to exchange your dollars for local pesos before shopping.
- The value of the peso fluctuated significantly during the economic crisis, leading to a rapid increase in the cost of imported goods across the nation.

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