What is another word for peso?
Pronunciation: [pˈiːsə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Peso is the official currency of several countries including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Philippines and Uruguay. While Peso is a widely recognized term, there are some synonyms for the word that are used in localized contexts. In the Philippines, for instance, the term "Filipino peso" is sometimes replaced with the word "piso" in casual conversations. In Mexico, locals may use the word "varo" to refer to Peso while in Argentina, slang terms like "lucas" or "melon" are sometimes used for the currency. Despite these regional differences, peso remains the most commonly used term to describe the currency.
