Trompo is a word that has several synonyms in different parts of the world. In Mexico, it is a spinning top toy that is called 'peonza' in Spain. In Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, it is called 'perinola', while in Chile and Peru, it is known as 'huiro.' In the Philippines, it is called 'yoyo' and in the Dominican Republic, it is called 'to' to'. In Indonesia, a similar toy is called 'gasing'. The word 'trompo' is derived from the Spanish language and it refers to a spinning top. However, different countries have adapted this toy and given it their unique names.