Peseta
noun
The basic monetary unit of Spain until it was replaced by the euro.
He saved a few pesetas from his trip to Spain in the 90s.

Often appears as...
- few pesetas
- handful of pesetas
noun
The basic monetary unit of Spain until it was replaced by the euro.
He saved a few pesetas from his trip to Spain in the 90s.

Often appears as...
- few pesetas
- handful of pesetas
Definition 1 of 1

Historical Currency
The peseta was more than money; it reflects Spain’s economic history before the euro.

Museums display old pesetas to illustrate Spain's past economy.
Euro Replacement
Knowing the peseta was replaced by the euro in 2002 is helpful for historical context.

Items priced in pesetas are likely listed before 2002.
Past Tense Usage
Use peseta in a historical sense, since it's an obsolete currency after the euro adoption.

Grandpa often recalls how many pesetas he earned in his first job.
Historical Currency
The peseta was more than money; it reflects Spain’s economic history before the euro.

Museums display old pesetas to illustrate Spain's past economy.
Euro Replacement
Knowing the peseta was replaced by the euro in 2002 is helpful for historical context.

Items priced in pesetas are likely listed before 2002.
Past Tense Usage
Use peseta in a historical sense, since it's an obsolete currency after the euro adoption.

Grandpa often recalls how many pesetas he earned in his first job.
Historical Currency
The peseta was more than money; it reflects Spain’s economic history before the euro.

Museums display old pesetas to illustrate Spain's past economy.
Euro Replacement
Knowing the peseta was replaced by the euro in 2002 is helpful for historical context.

Items priced in pesetas are likely listed before 2002.
Past Tense Usage
Use peseta in a historical sense, since it's an obsolete currency after the euro adoption.

Grandpa often recalls how many pesetas he earned in his first job.
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