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Meaning of "peseta" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PESETA

From Spanish, diminutive of peso.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PESETA

peseta  [pəˈseɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PESETA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Peseta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PESETA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

peseta

Peseta

The peseta was the currency of Spain between 1869 and 2002. Along with the French franc, it was also a de facto currency used in Andorra.

Definition of peseta in the English dictionary

The definition of peseta in the dictionary is the former standard monetary unit of Spain and Andorra, divided into 100 céntimos; replaced by the euro in 2002.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PESETA


administrator
ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə
calculator
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtə
compensator
ˈkɒmpənˌseɪtə
coordinator
kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtə
creator
kriːˈeɪtə
data
ˈdeɪtə
generator
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə
glossator
ɡlɒˈseɪtə
Greater
ˈɡreɪtə
indicator
ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə
inspissator
ˈɪnspɪˌseɪtə
later
ˈleɪtə
laxator
lækˈseɪtə
locator
ləʊˈkeɪtə
meseta
məˈseɪtə
Meta
ˈmeɪtə
moderator
ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə
operator
ˈɒpəˌreɪtə
pulsator
pʌlˈseɪtə
saeter
ˈseɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PESETA

pes
Pesach
pesade
Pesah
pesante
Pesaro
Pescadores
Pescara
pescetarian
pesewa
Peshawar
Peshito
Peshitta
peskier
peskiest
peskily
peskiness
pesky
peso
pessaries

WORDS THAT END LIKE PESETA

anchoveta
arboreta
beta
chaqueta
equiseta
eta
feta
galleta
geta
keta
nepeta
Peta
pineta
secreta
seta
taffeta
tapeta
theta
weta
zeta

Synonyms and antonyms of peseta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «peseta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PESETA

Find out the translation of peseta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of peseta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «peseta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

比塞塔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

peseta
570 millions of speakers

English

peseta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Peseta
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البيزيتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

песеты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

peseta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেসেটা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

peseta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peseta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Peseta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペセタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페세타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peseta
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

PESETA
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெஸிடா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेसटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

peseta
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

peseta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

peseta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

песети
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peseta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεσέτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

peseta
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pesetas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peseta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of peseta

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PESETA»

The term «peseta» is regularly used and occupies the 72.624 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PESETA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «peseta» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «peseta» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about peseta

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PESETA»

Discover the use of peseta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to peseta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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2013 Standard Catalog of World Coins - 1901-2000
KM#1 PESETA 3.4200 g., Aluminum-Bronze, 19.5 mm. Edge: Reeded Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 1969(69) — 0.35 0.75 1.25 2.50 — KM# 2 5 PESETAS 4.9000 g., Copper-Nickel, 22 mm. Edge: Reeded Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU ...
George S. Cuhaj, Thomas Michael, 2012
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Measures to Limit the Offshore Use of Currencies: Pros and Cons
The peseta had been devalued on September 1 7, 1992, but downward pressure on the currency continued and further immediate realignments were difficult owing to the high level of tensions within the ERM where decisions on exchange  ...
Shogo Ishii, İnci Ötker, Li Cui, 2001
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United States of America Congressional Record Proceedings ...
1.880 80 Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Dollar Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo Peseta Franc Escudo  ...
4
Warman's Coins & Paper Money: Identification and Price Guide
300 1900 peseta, Alfonso XIII (S) . . . .40.00 1904 peseta, Alfonso XIII (S) . . . . 50.00 1933 peseta (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00 1937 peseta (BR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1944 peseta (AL-BZ) . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 1869 2 pesetas (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 ...
Arlyn G. Sieber, 2011
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Search for Efficiency in the Adjustment Process: Spain in ...
External Policies The peseta has been managed flexibly for a number of years, with the Bank of Spain intervening in the foreign exchange markets to prevent undesirable fluctuations and to ensure the maintenance of competitiveness for ...
Augusto López-Claros, 1988
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Measures to Limit the Offshore Use of Currencies: Pros and Cons
The peseta had been devalued on September 17, 1992, but downward pressure on the currency continued and further immediate realignments were difficult owing to the high level of tensions within the ERM where decisions on exchange rate ...
International Monetary Fund, 2001
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Capital Controls: Country Experiences with Their Use and ...
residents to take speculative positions against the peseta.46 These controls were modified on October 5, 1992. The previous measures were replaced with a requirement for domestic banks to place with the central bank a non-interest- bearing ...
Akira Ariyoshi, Inci ÖTker, Jorge IváN Canales Kriljenko, 2000
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The Euro in the 21st Century: Economic Crisis and Financial ...
Graph 6.14 presents the hypothetical case that had the peseta been in circulation under the umbrella of the EMS and the euro, the country would not have suffered a major productivity freeze because of the high price of oil. (Readers should ...
Dr María Lorca-Susino, 2013
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Encyclopedia Small Silver Coins
The peseta, divided into 100 centimos, is the nominal equivalent of the franc. The gold pieces of 100,80,40,25,20,10 and 5 peseta have entirely disappeared from ordinary circulation, their place being taken by notes of the value of 1000 ...
Roger Dewardt Lane, 2010
10
Collecting World Coins: Circulating Issues 1901 - Present
100 Centimos = 1 Peseta KM# 765 5 CENTIMOS Aluminum Obv: Armoredfigure on rearing horse Rev: Crowned shield within eagle flanked by pillars with banner Note: Mint mark: 6-pointed star. To realize the values below all Unc. and BU ...
George S. Cuhaj, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PESETA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peseta is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Greece Could Leave The Euro
... Japan (Yen), USA (U.S. Dollar), Switzerland (Switz Franc) or any European country before the euro (the Peseta in Spain, Franc in France. «teleSUR English, Jul 15»
2
Serco could lose contract at Mt Eden prison: John Key
He denied that Serco hung Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga out to dry but said "one day, maybe" when asked if he would give former ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
3
Barrister holds out hope for prison's refocus
"The safety and security of staff and prisoners is paramount," said Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga in announcing the takeover. «Northern Advocate, Jul 15»
4
Eid Celebration in Parliament on Tuesday 21th July
The event was hosted by the Minister for Ethnic Communities the Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga with the Prime Minister, members of New ... «The Siasat Daily, Jul 15»
5
Scholarships grow skills and size of Pasifika mental health and …
The students received the scholarships from the Associate Minister of Health, Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, at a small ceremony over the ... «New Zealand Doctor Online, Jul 15»
6
World rugby action awaits North MPs
Politicians going include Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga - who is currently under pressure over allegations of violence in jails. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
7
Unemployment in Spain fell by 295000 in the second quarter
Spaniards continue to hold on to peseta fortunes A million euros a month is converted from pesetas saved since 2002It is well-documented that ... «Spanish News Today, Jul 15»
8
Corrections takes over troubled jail
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga said this afternoon that a management team would take over the day to day running of the prison ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
9
Amalgamation vote takes back seat to rugby
... Kelvin Davis, Peeni Henare, and Damien O'Connor, and National's Paul Goldsmith, Mark Mitchell, Alfred Ngaro and Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. «Hawke's Bay Today, Jul 15»
10
Update from Parliament on Serco and Te Reo speech
Serco's performance across the board needs to improve and they are on notice. This from Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga following ... «Māori Television, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Peseta [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/peseta>. Apr 2024 ».
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