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    Pesando (en. Weighing)

    /peˈsando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Gerund form of the verb 'weigh', which indicates the action of measuring weight.
    I am weighing the ingredients for the recipe.
    Estoy pesando los ingredientes para la receta.
    It is used to express that something has considerable weight or feels heavy.
    The bag is weighing a lot today.
    La bolsa está pesando mucho hoy.
    It can refer to the action of reflecting or considering something of importance.
    She is weighing her options before making a decision.
    Ella está pesando sus opciones antes de tomar una decisión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pensare', which means to measure weight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weighing the consequences
    Considering the results or effects of an action.
    pesando las consecuencias
    to be weighing on something
    To be reflecting or considering a topic.
    estar pesando en algo
    weigh one's words
    To carefully choose what is going to be said.
    pesar las palabras

    Related Words

    weigh
    To determine the weight of an object.
    pesar
    weight
    Measure of gravity on a body.
    peso
    heavy
    That has a great weight.
    pesado

    Slang Meanings

    To have many worries or emotional burden.
    Today I am weighing a lot because of work.
    Hoy estoy pesando mucho por el trabajo.
    To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
    Life sometimes feels like it is weighing down.
    La vida a veces se siente como si estuviera pesando.