peso

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos
  2. noun the basic unit of money in the Philippines; equal to 100 centavos
  3. noun the basic unit of money in Mexico; equal to 100 centavos

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish peso.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Uruguayan peso

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