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“One peso (Philippine currency)” in Bisaya: piso

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “one peso (Philippine currency)” is piso, pronounced PI-so. It's used as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

piso

PI-so

English meaning
one peso (Philippine currency)
Part of speech
number

How to pronounce piso

Say it as PI-so. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Piso ra ang bayad sa dyip noon.

    “The jeepney fare used to be just one peso.”

Related Bisaya words

Kwarta

Money

KWAR-tah

Bayad

Payment / Pay

BAH-yahd

Pamasahe

Fare / Transportation cost

pah-mah-SAH-heh

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "one peso (Philippine currency)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "one peso (Philippine currency)" is piso, pronounced PI-so.
How do you pronounce "piso"?
Pronounce it as PI-so. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "piso" mean in English?
"piso" means "one peso (Philippine currency)" in English. It functions as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "piso" in a sentence?
Example: "Piso ra ang bayad sa dyip noon." — The jeepney fare used to be just one peso.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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