Pesan (en. Weigh)

/peˈsan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of calculating the weight of something.
They weigh the fruits before selling them.
Ellos pesan las frutas antes de venderlas.
Reflects the impact or influence of something.
The opinions of experts weigh heavily in the final decision.
Las opiniones de los expertos pesan mucho en la decisión final.
Refers to the emotional or physical burden that something produces.
Your words weigh on my heart.
Sus palabras pesan en mi corazón.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weigh something
To evaluate or consider the importance of something.
pesar algo
does not weigh much
It does not have a great impact or importance.
no pesa mucho
weigh on someone
To have an influence or effect on a person.
pesar sobre alguien

Related Words

weight
Measure of how heavy an object is.
peso
heavy
That has a lot of weight or is difficult to carry.
pesado
to think
To form or have ideas or thoughts in the mind.
pensar

Slang Meanings

Expression used to describe something that has a lot of importance.
That movie really weighs in pop culture.
Esa película realmente pesa en la cultura pop.
Can be used to refer to someone who has a lot of influence.
That guy weighs in the business; everyone respects him.
Ese tipo pesa en el negocio, todos lo respetan.