pesos
“pesos” means “pesos” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pesos
Also: money
📝 In Action
Tengo cincuenta pesos en mi cartera.
A1I have fifty pesos in my wallet.
¿Aceptan pesos mexicanos aquí?
A1Do you accept Mexican pesos here?
Necesito cambiar mis dólares a pesos.
A2I need to change my dollars to pesos.
weights
Also: burdens
📝 In Action
Los pesos de la balanza deben ser exactos.
B1The weights on the scale must be exact.
Siento el peso de mis decisiones.
B2I feel the weight of my decisions (often used in singular, but plural implies multiple burdens).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pesos
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Mexico and want to buy a taco for $50, what are you spending?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'pensum', which refers to something that has been weighed. This is because, historically, the value of money was determined by the actual weight of the precious metal (like gold or silver) used in the coin.
First recorded: 13th century (referring to weight); 15th-16th century (referring to currency)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries use the peso?
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Philippines, and Uruguay all use currency named the peso.
Is 'pesos' ever a verb?
No. While the verb 'pesar' (to weigh) has forms like 'peso' (I weigh) and 'pesas' (you weigh), 'pesos' is only ever a plural noun.