The Spanish peseta was the currency of Spain until it was replaced by the euro in 2002. There are many synonyms for the word peseta, such as the Spanish word "pta," the Catalan word "pesseta," and the Basque word "peseta." Other synonyms include the slang term "pasta," which is commonly used in Spain to refer to money in general, as well as the phrases "Spanish currency" and "the old Spanish coin." The peseta is also sometimes referred to as the "Spanish dollar," due to its former status as a global currency and its similarity in size and value to the American dollar.