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peseta Definition

pe·seta (pə sāt′ə; Sp pe se′tä)

noun

the former basic monetary unit of Andorra and Spain, superseded in 2002 by the euro

Etymology: Sp, dim. of peso, peso

peseta Finance Definition
The currency unit of Andorra, comprised of 100 centimos.
peseta Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cost: The entry to the festival cost 4000 pesetas ( £ 16 ) per person.

Adjective modifier

  • Spanish: There is no national monetary unit in Andorra, both French francs and Spanish pesetas are accepted.

Modifies a noun

  • coin: Examples include US and Canadian cents, Spanish 1 peseta coins.

Browse dictionary entries near peseta

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  8. ‹ pervert
  9. ‹ perversive
  10. ‹ perversity
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