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    Pesa (en. Weight)

    /ˈpe.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Weight given to an object or body.
    The weight of this sack of flour is five kilos.
    La pesa de este saco de harina es de cinco kilos.
    Instrument used to measure weight.
    In the kitchen, we use a digital scale for the ingredients.
    En la cocina, utilizamos una pesa digital para los ingredientes.
    verb
    To feel the weight of something emotional or physical.
    The burden of responsibility at work weighs heavily on me.
    Me pesa mucho la carga de la responsabilidad en el trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it doesn't weigh much
    It is not that difficult or complicated.
    no pesa tanto
    weighs like a lead
    Something that is very heavy or hard to carry.
    pesa como un plomo

    Related Words

    weight
    Measure of the mass of an object.
    peso
    heavy
    That has a lot of weight.
    pesado
    to weigh
    To determine the weight of something.
    pesar

    Slang Meanings

    A heavy emotional burden.
    This problem weighs heavily on me.
    Este problema me pesa mucho.
    A situation that is difficult to manage.
    That news weighs on me.
    Esa noticia me pesa.