peso
Pronunciation: [ˈpeɪsoʊ]
Word
Context: “currency”
(noun) a unit of money used in several Spanish-speaking countries. Think of it like how we use dollars in the United States. You can buy things with pesos in places like Mexico or Argentina.
Example
I exchanged my dollars for pesos before going on vacation to Mexico.
Example
I noticed the prices in pesos were much higher than I expected.
Example
How many pesos do I need to buy this toy?
Context: “weight”
(noun) a unit of weight measurement that is equal to approximately 0.907 kilograms. You might hear it when talking about how heavy something is, especially in countries that use the metric system.
Example
The package weighs 2 pesos, so it's light enough to carry.
Example
That box is heavier than two pesos; it must be at least three.
Example
How many pesos does the watermelon weigh?
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