Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

colones

Noun

/kəˈloʊ.nɛz/

Definition

Colones are the plural form of ‘colón’, the currency used in Costa Rica and El Salvador, as well as a term for pillars or columns in structural contexts.

Examples

The price of groceries in Costa Rica is usually measured in colones.
After the renovation, the old colones of the building stood tall, showcasing beautiful architecture.

Meaning

In the context of currency, colones refer to the monetary unit used in Costa Rica (Costa Rican colón) and El Salvador (Salvadoran colón). In a structural sense, it pertains to columns or pillars, typically in architecture or construction.