plural pesos
1
: an old silver coin of Spain and Spanish America equal to eight reales
2
the basic monetary unit of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Philippines, and Uruguay see Money Table
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The peso has plunged amid concerns that the overhaul could discourage foreign investment.
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Warnings from business groups that the reform could undermine the Mexican investment environment have sent the value of the peso tumbling.
—Tara John, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
In addition to the $173,000 (10 million Philippine pesos) given by the government to each gold medalists, The House of Representatives is gifting the champion $103,700 (6 million Philippine pesos).
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 6 Aug. 2024
Filippini says gratuities tend to be more generous on Mercado Pago, around 1,000 pesos, whereas cash tips come down to whatever bills a customer has on them.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2024
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Warnings from business groups that the reform could undermine the Mexican investment environment have sent the value of the peso tumbling.
—Tara John, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
In addition to the $173,000 (10 million Philippine pesos) given by the government to each gold medalists, The House of Representatives is gifting the champion $103,700 (6 million Philippine pesos).
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 6 Aug. 2024
Filippini says gratuities tend to be more generous on Mercado Pago, around 1,000 pesos, whereas cash tips come down to whatever bills a customer has on them.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2024
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peso
noun
pe·so
ˈpā-sō 
plural pesos
1
: an old silver coin of Spain or Spanish America
2
a
: the basic unit of money of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Philippines, and Uruguay
b
: a coin or bill representing one peso
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